300.F.C FIGHT 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Tillich (ranked 4915 p4p, 5469 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 546 p4p, 578 weight class). Trevor Price has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tillich
vs
Price

188 cm
26
180
1 - 3 - 1

180 cm
18
175
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Tillich!
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, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Tillich misses the target.

Tillich takes the fight into the clinch.
Tillich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Price's efforts to push away.
Tillich keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Tillich has the dominant position.
Tillich controlling the action here for a moment.
Tillich has Price pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tillich for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Price's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tillich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
Tillich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tillich.
Tillich tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
Tillich trying to land knees to the body.
Tillich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Price in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tillich breaks the clinch.
A jab from Tillich misses.
Tillich blocks a head kick by Price.

Tillich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tillich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tillich working Price over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillich working the head and body with strikes.
Tillich slips a nice elbow through Price's hands, connecting with Price's forehead.
Price is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tillich scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillich drops an elbow to the side of Price's head.
Tillich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tillich there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Price is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillich lands a nice short elbow.
Price is still in real trouble! Can Tillich finish him?
Tillich working the head and body with strikes.
Price wants to control but Tillich is keeping busy.
Price seems to have recovered his senses.
Tillich winds up and cracks Price with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tillich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Price with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tillich is nestled in close to Price, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tillich lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Price quite badly. Price pulls Tillich in close trying to recover. Tillich postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Price on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Price doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Tillich!
Manuel Tillich 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Jamieson (ranked 24683 p4p, 5209 weight class) and Eduardo Matias (ranked 261 p4p, 241 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jamieson
vs
Matias

176 cm
23
134
0 - 2 - 0

168 cm
25
130
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Jamieson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo Matias!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamieson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matias wants to counter the offense by Jamieson and move into the clinch position.
Jamieson throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Matias counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jamieson!
Jamieson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matias connects with a decent elbow.
Matias working the body and head with strikes.
Jamieson is trying to control Matias's posture but Matias avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matias working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Matias's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jamieson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matias lands an elbow.
Matias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jamieson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matias prevents Jamieson from escaping the position.
Matias lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matias landing a few strikes.
Jamieson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matias prevents Jamieson from improving his position.
Matias drops an elbow to the side of Jamieson's head.
Jamieson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jamieson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matias prevents Jamieson from improving his position.
Matias misses with a head shot. Jamieson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matias lands a couple of elbows.
Matias lands a couple of elbows.
Matias throws a big elbow that misses.
Matias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matias working some strikes from top position.

Jamieson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamieson is looking to stand up but Matias isn't so interested in that idea.
Matias lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias cracks Jamieson with a solid left hand.
Matias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jamieson's head.
Matias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jamieson is looking to stand up but Matias isn't so interested in that idea.
Jamieson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matias manages to get himself to full guard.

Matias looking for a sweep. Not yet Matias, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matias can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jamieson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jamieson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jamieson is breathing heavily.
Jamieson wanted to stand there but Matias had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson stops Matias from standing up.
Matias looking to control but Jamieson passes into half guard.

Jamieson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamieson.
Matias pushes Jamieson off but Jamieson dives into side control.

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.
Matias is looking to regain half guard here but Jamieson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jamieson.
Matias looking for a sweep but Jamieson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matias tries to reverse the position but Jamieson maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matias is still trying to improve position.
Matias keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Matias dominated that round.
That's time! Jamieson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jamieson is defended easily by Matias.
Matias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jamieson defends it well.
Lawrence Jamieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamieson shoots and misses

so Matias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jamieson wriggles free and stands up.
Jamieson tries to clinch up

and Matias counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jamieson won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamieson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matias is nestled in close to Jamieson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jamieson wants to get back to his feet.
Jamieson taking some punishment here, with Matias in his half guard.
Jamieson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matias scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matias lands a nice short elbow.
Jamieson is looking to improve his position.
Matias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jamieson taking some punishment here, with Matias in his half guard.
Eduardo Matias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matias throws a strike but Jamieson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jamieson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matias manages to get himself to full guard.

Jamieson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson wants to control from the top but Matias keeps moving.
Jamieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamieson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jamieson won't allow Matias to sweep him here.
Matias is looking to sweep but instead, Jamieson has passed into half guard.
Matias wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamieson throwing shots but Matias is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Jamieson seems content to control.
Matias is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamieson slows the pace down in half guard.
Matias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jamieson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jamieson's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jamieson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Matias off. It looks like it's working - Matias slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jamieson displaying calm under pressure there.
Jamieson shoots in but no luck this time.
Matias feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Jamieson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamieson throws a lazy uppercut

and Matias counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matias takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matias slips a nice elbow through Jamieson's hands, connecting with Jamieson's forehead.
Matias blocks the strikes from Jamieson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jamieson taking some punishment here, with Matias in his half guard.
Matias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Matias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jamieson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Matias counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jamieson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jamieson moves to clinch but Matias breaks away

and Matias counters with a shoot takedown. Jamieson fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamieson has momentary wrist control but Matias slips an elbow through the middle.
Jamieson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matias connects with a couple of short punches.
Matias scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matias cracks Jamieson with a solid left hand.
Matias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias cracks Jamieson with a solid left hand.
Jamieson 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.
Matias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matias throws a big elbow that misses.
Jamieson is pulling down on Matias's head. It's preventing any offense from Matias, at least for the moment.
Matias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jamieson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jamieson's head.
Matias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matias makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias chips away with some ground and pound.
Matias with a nice head shot there.
Matias stands up over Jamieson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matias postures up in Jamieson's guard and throws a big left but Jamieson blocks it.
Matias landing with the ground and pound.
Matias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matias lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jamieson has momentary wrist control but Matias slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matias is in close to Jamieson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jamieson's head.
Matias throws an elbow that misses. Jamieson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matias's guard. Nice move by Jamieson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson postures up.
Jamieson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jamieson trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamieson.

Jamieson gets to his feet - Matias follows without any prompting.
Jamieson throws a right hand that Matias ducks under and follows up with a left that Matias also avoids with ease.
Matias tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jamieson with a poor takedown

and Matias counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jamieson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jamieson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matias looking for a takedown.
Lawrence Jamieson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jamieson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamieson misses with a leg kick

and Matias counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Matias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Matias!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 4487 p4p, 5380 weight class) and Marko Novak (ranked 368 p4p, 405 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.

Jones
vs
Novak

175 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
150
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Novak!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak lands a high kick!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Novak's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones works Novak's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Novak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Novak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Novak misses with a straight left.
As Novak looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Novak just gets out of the way.
Jones looks to land a combination but Novak avoids it well.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones thuds his right hand into Novak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Novak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones slips a jab from Novak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novak blocks a jab.
A jab from Novak finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Novak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Novak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones defending well as Novak loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Novak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Novak back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Novak.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Novak throws a head kick that half lands.
Novak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Novak misses with a left hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Novak.
Jones connects with the punch.
Novak moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Novak eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Novak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones moves away from the strike by Novak.
Novak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Novak.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Novak slips the punch.
It seemed like Novak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Novak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novak thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak is looking for the big counter here.
Novak slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Novak takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Novak does it's job there.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones slips under a jab from Novak.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novak - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novak. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novak works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Novak misses with a looping left.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barry Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Novak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Novak counters with a straight right hand.
Jones moves out of range as Novak strikes.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Novak does no damage.
Novak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Novak takes one to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a head kick by Novak.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Novak manages to avoid it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Novak.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
Novak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Novak misses.
A big right from Jones misses.
Novak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Novak with a jab.
Jones lands a nice hook to Novak's body. Novak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Novak raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Novak misses with a head kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Novak.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Novak moved out of range.
Novak misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Novak.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
A swing and a miss from Novak.
Novak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones throws a jab when Novak was well out of range.
Novak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones defending well as Novak loads up on a big left hand.
Novak misses with a hook.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novak throws out the jab.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Novak throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Novak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Novak has time to react.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Novak.
Novak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novak can do to turn this around?
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novak.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Jones dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Novak throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Novak misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Novak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Novak to counter with a crisp jab.
Novak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Novak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak misses with a wild combination.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novak counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Novak!
The crowd cheers as Novak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Novak misses.
Novak misses with a hook.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Novak.
Novak swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Novak defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Novak.
Jones throws a hook but Novak avoids it easily.
Novak scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Novak misses.
Novak misses the jab.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Novak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Novak scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Novak misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novak! But no joy.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Novak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Novak digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Novak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones tries to bum rush Novak with a series of wild strikes but Novak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones tries to move into range but Novak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novak lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lunges at Novak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Novak's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Novak's head back.
Novak walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Novak takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Novak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Novak looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A jab from Novak misses.
Novak lands with a nice body kick.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Novak swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Novak misses.
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones throws a jab when Novak was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marko Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Novak throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Novak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones slips a jab from Novak.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Novak moves away and avoids it.
Novak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Novak moves out of range of the strikes.
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A jab from Novak misses.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Novak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Jones.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Jones!

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FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hager (ranked 4570 p4p, 5096 weight class) and Nermin Varupa (ranked 447 p4p, 477 weight class). Luke Hager had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Luke Hager has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hager
vs
Varupa

190 cm
18
165
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
165
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Hager!
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, Nermin Varupa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hager takes one on the button.

Varupa clinches up against the cage.
Varupa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Varupa manages to break the clinch.
Varupa looks to land a combination. Hager sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hager misses with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a stiff right hand.
Varupa catches Hager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hager throws a lazy right hand but Varupa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varupa slips under a jab from Hager.
Hager misses with a left hand
and Varupa counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hager misses with a looping left.

Varupa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hager tries to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling the position.
Varupa controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varupa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager working hard to break the clinch.

Varupa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varupa looks to land a combination. Hager sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hager connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Varupa to the floor! Hager dives in looking for the finish!

Varupa is rocked!

It looks like Nermin Varupa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varupa keeping control of the position.
Varupa is still in real trouble! Can Hager finish him?
Varupa tries to kick Hager off but Hager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Varupa seems to have recovered his senses.
Varupa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hager's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hager's back!

Varupa looking to break Hager's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hager remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Varupa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Varupa misses with an elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Varupa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hager knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hager for a finish.

Varupa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Varupa misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varupa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hager doesn't escape.

Varupa tightening his grip on Hager, looking for the choke.
Varupa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hager preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Varupa.

Varupa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Varupa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hager doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Varupa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Varupa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been informed that Varupa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Hager defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Varupa biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nermin Varupa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hager takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Varupa.
Varupa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hager takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hager throws a lazy uppercut
and Varupa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varupa cracks a nice hook into Hager's ribs.
Varupa blocks a jab.
Varupa throws a series of strikes that have Hager backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Hager.
A slow jab from Hager misses its intended target.
Varupa unleashes a big counter combination but Hager bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hager throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Hager takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Varupa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hager misses with a hook
and Hager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Varupa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varupa throws out a counter right but Hager avoids it with no problem.

Varupa closes the distance and clinches.

Varupa breaks the clinch.
Varupa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hager's hands.
Nermin Varupa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varupa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varupa jabs Hager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hager swings widly with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a straight right hand.
Varupa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varupa looks to land a combination. Hager sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Hager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hager backs off Varupa throws a huge counter combo but Hager manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hager misses with a shot to the body
and Varupa counters with a series of strikes. Hager will be more careful next time no doubt.
Varupa ducks under a wild hook from Hager.
Nermin Varupa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hager looks to throw the jab but Varupa is out of range.
Varupa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varupa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Varupa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Varupa gets a clinch.

Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hager walks into a left hand.
Hager with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varupa to score with a decent uppercut.
Varupa lands a jab-cross combination.
Hager looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Varupa gets a clinch.

Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varupa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Varupa scores with a jab to the head.
Hager walks into a left hand.

Varupa pushes Hager up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varupa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varupa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Varupa scores with a nice short uppercut.

Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varupa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice combination there by Varupa.
Hager on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Varupa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varupa duly obliges.
Varupa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varupa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hager eats them both and turns towards Varupa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varupa lands a lovely overhand right.
Hager throws a head kick that misses.
Hager misses with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Varupa moves into the clinch successfully.
Varupa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hager up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varupa.

Varupa breaks the clinch.
Varupa scores with a jab to the head.
Varupa lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Varupa forces Hager back against the cage and clinches.
Hager wants to break free but Varupa has control.

Varupa breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nermin Varupa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa'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.

Decent striking displayed by Varupa there.
Varupa lands a jab-cross combination.
Varupa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Varupa walks into a left hand.
Varupa throws a nice looking combination but Hager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varupa scores with a nice strike.
Hager throws a jab when Varupa was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Varupa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hager throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varupa counters with a series of strikes. Hager will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Varupa moves into the clinch.
Varupa lands a body shot.
Varupa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varupa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varupa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Hager tries to circle away but Varupa has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Varupa.
Varupa is leaning against Hager and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hager wants to get back to striking at distance but Varupa won't allow it.

Varupa breaks from the clinch.
Hager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varupa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Varupa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Varupa slips a jab from Hager.
Hager throws a combination that misses
letting Varupa counter with a right hand.
Hager misses with a hook
enabling Varupa to counter with a crisp jab.

Varupa has Hager up against the cage in a clinch.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.

Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varupa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hager back to the cage. Varupa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Hager misses.
Hager is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Varupa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hager throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varupa's head.
Hager throws a looping overhand right but Varupa ducks down to avoid it.
Varupa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hager drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Varupa clinches with his opponent.
Varupa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hager.

Varupa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varupa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Varupa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Varupa has closed the distance and engaged Hager in a clinch.
Varupa stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hager is looking to break free of the clinch but Varupa has double underhooks.
Varupa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagers head.
A left hand lands to the body for Varupa.
Nermin Varupa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Varupa is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varupa.

Varupa breaks from the clinch.

Varupa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Varupa taking a breather.
Varupa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagers head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varupa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Varupa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Varupa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varupa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagers head.
Varupa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varupa lands a nice shot to the body.

Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Varupa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varupa.

Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nermin Varupa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa'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.

Hager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Varupa forces Hager back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Varupa.
Hager can't break the clinch.
Varupa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hager backwards.

Varupa breaks from the clinch.
Varupa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Varupa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varupa.
Varupa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varupa duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varupa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Varupa.
Hager lands a glancing blow to the side of Varupa's head.
Varupa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hager walks into a stiff left hand from Varupa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Varupa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Varupa lands a two punch combo.
Hager swings widly with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a left and a right that stings Hager.
A telegraphed right hand from Hager misses the target.

Varupa closes the distance and clinches.
Hager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hager working hard to break the clinch.
Varupa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Varupa, as that shot connected.
Hager gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hager throws out a loose jab but Varupa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varupa wants to counter the offense by Hager and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Varupa.
Hager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varupa lunges at Hager with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hager's hand.
Hager throws a lazy uppercut
letting Varupa counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Hager misses
and Varupa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Varupa there.
Hager misses with a hook. Varupa ducked under it nicely.
Hager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Varupa. That snapped Hager's head back.

Varupa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hager, pushing him back against the cage.
Varupa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varupa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varupa lands a shot to the body.
Varupa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Varupa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Varupa lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Varupa.
Varupa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varupa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varupa pushes Hager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hager tries to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling the position.

Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varupa moves out of range as Hager strikes.
Hager throws a head kick that misses.
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hager takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Varupa darts in and clinches Hager up against the cage.
Varupa works on Hager's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Varupa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nermin Varupa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Varupa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varupa duly obliges.
Hager dodges the punch combination from Varupa.
A swing and a miss from Hager.
A cross from Varupa lands.
Hager missing with a left hand there. Varupa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varupa lands with a hook. Hager tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hager misses with a left hand
letting Varupa counter with a right hand.
Hager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Varupa.
Varupa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hager throws a hook but Varupa avoids it easily.
Hager throws a shot from downtown. Varupa moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varupa scores with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hager scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Varupa lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Hager misses its intended target.
Hager throws a hook but Varupa blocks it.
Varupa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varupa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hager.

Varupa clinches up with Hager and pushes him back against the cage.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Hager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Varupa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hager backwards.

Varupa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varupa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hager misses with a combination
and Varupa counters with a left to the body.
Luke Hager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varupa scores with a nice strike.

Varupa moves into the clinch.
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!

Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hager misses with a lunging right hand

and Varupa counters by clinching up.

Varupa breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Varupa.
Hager swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varupa lands a jab to the nose.
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Varupa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hager is trying to push Varupa away but Varupa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varupa.
Varupa lands a right hand.
Varupa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varupa scores with a nice hook to the head.

Varupa breaks from the clinch.
Varupa scores with a three punch combo!
Hager throws a poor cross that misses
and Varupa counters with a straight right hand.

Varupa closes the distance and clinches.
Varupa pressing his opponent against the cage.

Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hager misses with a left hand
and Varupa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varupa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varupa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varupa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Varupa works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Hager misses its intended target.
Hager swings widly with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a nice uppercut.

Hager tries to keep at a distance but Varupa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Varupa lands a right hand.
Hager misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varupa scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nermin Varupa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varupa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nermin Varupa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 4638 p4p, 21033 weight class) and Lalo Jimenez (ranked 470 p4p, 530 weight class). Legs comes to the cage accompanied by Walk - Pantera. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Legs
vs
Jimenez

190 cm
27
270
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
37
235
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lalo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jimenez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Legs.
And Jimenez tries to counter it with a takedown but Legs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.
Jimenez misses with a takedown
letting Legs counter with a right hand.

Jimenez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legs was covering up waiting for the punch and Jimenez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Legs is retaining full guard.
Jimenez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimenez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs working a defensive guard here.
Legs 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.
Jimenez postures up and lands a big shot to Legs's brow.
Jimenez cracks Legs with a solid left hand.
Jimenez passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legs is not content to let Jimenez control the position.

Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jimenez cracks Legs with a big elbow.
Jimenez cracks Legs with a big elbow.

Jimenez tries for a kimura but Legs is defending well.
Legs regains half guard.
Jimenez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Legs wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Legs is a slippery customer.
Legs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legs moves into full guard.
Jimenez is working Legs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jimenez with a nice head shot there.
Jimenez advances position into side control!
Legs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Legs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez is chipping away with strikes.
Jimenez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jimenez lands an elbow.
Legs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimenez on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Legs is working to get back to half guard.

Jimenez has hold of Legs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Legs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Legs is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jimenez landing shots from mount.
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!
Legs is working to get back to half guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Legs is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Legs missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Legs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legs throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Legs leaves Jimenez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalo Jimenez.
Legs lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legs is fending him off so far but Jimenez persists. Nope, Legs circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legs lands a nice shot to the body.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legs misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs scores with a decent looking hook.
Legs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jimenez at a distance.
Legs throws out a powerful jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimenez.

Jimenez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jimenez is in Legs's guard.

Legs working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
Legs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Legs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Legs defends the submission attempt.
Legs tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.

Jimenez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legs sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs moves into full guard.
Legs keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez distracts Legs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez postures up and lands a big shot to Legs's brow.
Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Legs.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez stands and throws Legs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jimenez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jimenez working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jimenez.
Legs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jimenez with shots to the head and body - Legs looks very uncomfortable down there.

Jimenez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Legs is now in Jimenez's guard. A big mistake from Jimenez there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimenez is proving hard to escape from.
Jimenez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legs's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimenez distracts Legs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez postures up.
Jimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Legs keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lalo Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Legs throws a series of strikes that have Jimenez backpedaling.
Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far.

Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimenez winds up and cracks Legs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez drops an elbow to the side of Legs's head.
Jimenez passes to full mount!
Legs is looking to get to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jimenez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Jimenez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Legs is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lalo Jimenez!
Lalo Jimenez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Crazy Legs was interviewed post fight and said 'This was a fix, Ped's. Give me a proper fight'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bennet (ranked 4360 p4p, 4652 weight class) and Brian Ortega (ranked 441 p4p, 453 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bennet
vs
Ortega

176 cm
18
156
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bennet trying to control the position but instead, Ortega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennet into the cage.
Bennet managing to block the knees to the body from Ortega .
Ortega jumps guard but Bennet stands there with Ortega around his waist. Ortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bennet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Ortega keeps him there for the moment.
Ortega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Bennet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bennet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colt Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.

Ortega moves into range and clinches up with Bennet.

Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Ortega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bennet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ortega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ortega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennet tries to sprawl out of it but Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ortega has Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennet prevents it.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Bennet sprawls well.
Good work by Ortega as he checks the leg kick.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Ortega is rocked!
Ortega gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bennet gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Bennet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Solomon (ranked 3181 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Bil Green (ranked 404 p4p, 384 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Solomon
vs
Green

179 cm
20
183
1 - 0 - 1

180 cm
25
169
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bil Green!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon takes one on the button.
Solomon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Solomon pushes him off.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Green dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Solomon moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bil Green.
Solomon throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Green tries for a takedown but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Bil Green has been cut.
Green thuds his right hand into Solomon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Solomon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Solomon lands a big uppercut and Green crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Green looks OK. Solomon waves Green back to his feet!

Green is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Solomon.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green looks winded!

Solomon drops Green with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Green looks back up at him and smiles so Solomon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Green's defenses. It connects perfectly with Green's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Solomon!
After winning the bout, Ben Solomon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tiesahn Colombo (ranked 2236 p4p, 3924 weight class) and Caleb McGarry (ranked 277 p4p, 419 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Colombo
vs
McGarry

172 cm
24
160
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
164
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

IC&E Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiesahn Colombo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb McGarry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo stuffs the takedown attempt from McGarry. McGarry gets slowly back to his feet.
Colombo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGarry sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Colombo misses.
McGarry with a lazy takedown attempt

and Colombo counters with a single leg into guard. McGarry didn't expect that.
McGarry keeping full guard, as Colombo tries to pass.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colombo passes into half guard.
Colombo is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo winds up and cracks McGarry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Colombo lands a nice short elbow.
Colombo drops an elbow to the side of McGarry's head.
McGarry has hold of Colombo's hands but Colombo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGarry has hold of Colombo's hands but Colombo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGarry wants to control but Colombo is keeping busy.
Colombo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Colombo lands strikes from half guard.
McGarry wants to improve his position but Colombo is controlling well.
McGarry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Colombo scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colombo wants to pass to mount but McGarry is defending the position.
Colombo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo prevents McGarry from improving his position.
Well, if Colombo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGarry wants to control but Colombo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGarry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

McGarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colombo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo works over McGarry with some ground and pound from guard.
Colombo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGarry is keeping the position for now.
Colombo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Colombo postures up and lands a big shot to McGarry's brow.
McGarry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colombo controls the pace.
Colombo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGarry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Colombo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarry wants to pass the guard but Colombo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry trying to control but Colombo is working from the bottom.

Colombo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGarry defends well.
McGarry stopping the sweep attempt from Colombo.
Colombo is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGarry trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colombo seems keen to control McGarry's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiesahn Colombo dominated that round.
That's time! Colombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Colombo dives in and scores a takedown into McGarry's guard.
Colombo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

McGarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colombo defends well.
Colombo with a nice head shot there.
Colombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGarry can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colombo passes into half guard.
McGarry taking some punishment here, with Colombo in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been informed that McGarry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo slips a nice elbow through McGarry's hands, connecting with McGarry's forehead.
McGarry trying to control from the bottom.
Colombo working over McGarry with some ground and pound. McGarry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGarry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Colombo scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGarry is looking to control Colombo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGarry avoid being mounted?
Colombo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Colombo controlling the action here.
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. Colombo connects with a nice short shot to McGarry's temple.

McGarry actively working from the bottom here.
McGarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo passes to side control.
Colombo is chipping away with strikes.

Colombo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Colombo landing strikes.
Colombo landing strikes.
Colombo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colombo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Colombo works to advance to full mount. McGarry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Colombo dominating with strikes here.
Colombo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGarry's face.

McGarry is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGarry is still in real trouble! Can Colombo finish him?
Colombo lands a big shot to the head and McGarry winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tiesahn Colombo!
Tiesahn Colombo is the new lightweight champion!

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