MILF 114 Frost vs Jovonovich PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Colonel (ranked 4004 p4p, 24520 weight class) and Manning Moore (ranked 430 p4p, 535 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Colonel
vs
Moore

186 cm
26
200
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
185
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Colonel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manning Moore!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colonel pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colonel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colonel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colonel blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.

Colonel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Moore gets a clinch.

Colonel breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Erick Colonel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Colonel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colonel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colonel counters with a one-two to the body.

Colonel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moore has Colonel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colonel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Colonel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colonel tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Moore rushes Colonel and presses him up against the cage.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore keeps control of Colonel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Colonel.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.

Colonel manages to break the clinch.
Colonel lands a head kick!
Moore blocks a head kick by Colonel.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colonel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore is leaning against Colonel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colonel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colonel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore looks winded!
Moore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Colonel manages to pull guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a big elbow that misses.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colonel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Colonel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colonel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colonel wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moore looks for a takedown but Colonel sprawls well.
Moore wants to clinch up but Colonel keeps it at a distance.
Colonel shoots in but no luck this time.
Moore thinks about the counter body kick.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Colonel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore leaves Colonel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Colonel.
Colonel dives in for a single leg takedown but Moore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moore tries to score a body lock takedown but Colonel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colonel is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colonel down to the mat. Colonel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Colonel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Colonel is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Colonel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colonel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colonel gets slowly back to his feet.
Colonel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colonel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moore goes for a double leg but Colonel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colonel continues to drive forward.

Moore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colonel, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colonel prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Colonel dives in and scores a takedown into Moore's guard.
Colonel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moore wants to stand but Colonel is controlling the position.
Colonel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Colonel stands and steps away. Moore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erick Colonel is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colonel.
Colonel misses with a head kick.

Moore gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Colonel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Colonel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Colonel off to one side.

Moore instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colonel just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colonel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Colonel can't break the clinch.
Colonel stops a takedown attempt from Moore.
Erick Colonel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Colonel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore tries to clinch but Colonel moves out of range.
Colonel with a jab.
Colonel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colonel tries to clinch but Moore moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Colonel gets tackled into the cage by Moore. Moore maintains the clinch.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colonel's elbow.
Colonel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore goes for a takedown attempt but Colonel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Colonel lands a head kick. Moore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colonel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colonel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Moore darts in and clinches Colonel up against the cage.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Colonel avoids the damage to the body.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colonel's efforts to push away.

Colonel breaks from the clinch.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Colonel as he jumps to the side.

Colonel drives through with a takedown into Moore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Moore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Colonel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Colonel moves into range and clinches up with Moore.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colonel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moore tries for a takedown but Colonel manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Colonel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colonel misses with a head kick.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colonel. Colonel obviously looking to wear him down.

Colonel rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Colonel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Colonel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Colonel stops a takedown attempt from Moore.

Colonel breaks the clinch.
Colonel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Colonel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colonel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore tries to clinch but Colonel moves out of range.
Moore looks to clinch
and Colonel counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Colonel dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colonel defends it nicely.

Moore drives through and clinches with Colonel against the cage.

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

Colonel pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore tries to pull guard but Colonel holds him up against the cage and eventually Moore drops back down to his feet.
Erick Colonel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manning Moore.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colonel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Colonel has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colonel prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore jumps guard but Colonel stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colonel blocks a body shot from Moore.

Colonel has Moore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Colonel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moore tumbling to the mat - Colonel dives into Moore's guard.

Moore has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Colonel has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Colonel is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.

Colonel breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colonel swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Moore moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Colonel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colonel prevents it.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colonel is defending well for now.
Colonel prevents a takedown attempt there.

Colonel manages to break the clinch.
Colonel keeps the fight on the outside.
Erick Colonel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore tries to clinch up but Colonel circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colonel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Moore wants to take the fight to the mat but Colonel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colonel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Colonel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Colonel gets a clinch.

Colonel breaks from the clinch.
Colonel tries a head kick but it misses.

Colonel moves into the clinch.

Colonel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore wants to clinch.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Colonel sprawls well.
Colonel misses with a head kick.
Colonel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Colonel closes the distance and clinches.

Colonel manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore blocks a head kick by Colonel.
Moore tries to clinch but Colonel moves out of range.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colonel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manning Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Colonel moves into the clinch.

Colonel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colonel stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Colonel scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erick Colonel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colonel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Colonel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macaulay Caulking (ranked 3966 p4p, 3965 weight class) and Otis Driftwood (ranked 151 p4p, 149 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.

Caulking
vs
Driftwood

188 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macaulay Caulking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otis Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caulking stuffs the takedown.

Driftwood tries to keep at a distance but Caulking has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caulking goes for a takedown in the clinch but Driftwood prevents it.
Caulking goes for a takedown attempt but Driftwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Driftwood shoots in for a double leg but Caulking sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Caulking shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Driftwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driftwood trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caulking works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caulking takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Caulking landing punches.
Caulking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Driftwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caulking content just to control the position here.
Driftwood wants to hold on but Caulking pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driftwood is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Caulking is staying active.
Caulking landing punches.
Caulking has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caulking working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Caulking sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Caulking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Driftwood looks a forlorn figure.
Caulking manages to capitalize on a mistake by Driftwood to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caulking has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Driftwood's body.
Driftwood rolls, trying to escape but Caulking keeps control of the position.
Caulking lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Caulking controlling the position well here. Driftwood rolled but Caulking kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Caulking not allowing Driftwood to control his hands.
Caulking has the hooks in. Driftwood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Caulking controlling the positon.
Driftwood wants to escape the position.
Caulking lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Driftwood just trying to survive but Caulking is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caulking slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Caulking has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Driftwood is defending well but eventually Caulking manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Driftwood has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Macaulay Caulking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Carpio (ranked 2369 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Keishin Smith (ranked 301 p4p, 302 weight class). Diego Carpio had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Carpio
vs
Smith

183 cm
26
155
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
158
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Tokzik Dope L.A.

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Carpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keishin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carpio gets a clinch.
Carpio has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carpio.
Carpio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carpio lands with a light punch inside.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Carpio misses with a knee to the head.
Carpio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Carpio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith wants to break free but Carpio has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Carpio has double underhooks.
Carpio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
Carpio works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith looks winded!
Smith working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Carpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carpio slowing the pace effectively.
Carpio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carpio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carpio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Carpio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carpio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Carpio slows down the pace here.
Carpio stalling the fight.
A short right from Carpio.
Smith tries to break free but Carpio pushes him back against the cage.
Carpio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Carpio has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio is stalling here.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to break free but Carpio has control.
Carpio lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Carpio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Carpio with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carpio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Carpio - that landed with a thud.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carpio lands a left hand.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carpio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Carpio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carpio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carpio stalling in the clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carpio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Carpio.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Carpio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Carpio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Carpio lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Carpio is controlling the position.
Carpio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carpio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Carpio.
Carpio working Smith over with knees to the body.
Carpio misses with a knee to the head.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio lands with a light punch inside.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carpio scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Carpio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carpio stalls.
Carpio working Smith over with knees to the body.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpio lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carpio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carpio lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Carpio scores with a hook to the body.
Carpio 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.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Carpio has double underhooks.
Carpio just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Come on Carpio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carpio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carpio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpio prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Carpio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith wants to break free but Carpio has control.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Carpio.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio stalling against the cage.
Carpio lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carpio.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Carpio.
Carpio just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carpio.
Carpio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carpio has Smith pressed against the cage.
Carpio scores with a knee to the head.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Carpio.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carpio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carpio.
Carpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carpio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Carpio.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio is controlling him.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Carpio.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Carpio pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carpio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carpio lands with a left to the head.
Carpio landing knees to the head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Carpio finish him?

That has opened up Keishin Smith's cut even more.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio scores with a knee to the head.
Carpio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carpio pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Carpio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Carpio lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carpio.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Carpio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Carpio has the dominant position.
Carpio stalling the fight.
Carpio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpio crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Carpio lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Carpio on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Carpio.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Carpio.
Carpio lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carpio lands an elbow inside.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Carpio has the dominant position.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Diego Carpio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carpio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carpio.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Carpio pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carpio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carpio blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Carpio had a free shot at his head there.
Carpio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Carpio closes the distance and clinches.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carpio lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Carpio as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Carpio on the inside.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carpio lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Carpio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Carpio working Smith over with knees to the body.
Carpio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carpio lands a knee to the head.
Carpio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carpio.
Carpio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carpio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Carpio pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Carpio.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carpio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carpio.
Carpio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carpio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Carpio won't allow it.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Carpio prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Carpio pushes him back against the cage.
Carpio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Carpio stalling.
Carpio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carpio lands a right hand.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carpio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carpio is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carpio.
Carpio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Carpio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to break free.
Carpio has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to circle away but Carpio has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpio lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith tries to break free but Carpio pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Carpio is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Carpio.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carpio keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carpio'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.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carpio trying to land knees to the body.
Carpio lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Carpio is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as Carpio throws knees to the body.
Keishin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carpio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burg Gers (ranked 2989 p4p, 2951 weight class) and Alvro Machado (ranked 359 p4p, 356 weight class). Alvro Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gers
vs
Machado

180 cm
27
166
8 - 8 - 0

174 cm
27
165
6 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Burg Gers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvro Machado!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gers rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.

Gers tightens his grip and picks Machado up, before dumping him to the ground. Machado manages to land in guard.

Machado kicks Gers off and gets to his feet.
A big left from Machado misses.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Gers drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Gers.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gers.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Gers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Gers controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Gers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burg Gers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Gers has Machado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Machado tumbling to the mat - Gers dives into Machado's guard.
Gers stops Machado from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gers.
Gers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gers prevents Machado from getting back to his feet.
Gers lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado wants to stand but Gers is controlling the position.
Gers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.

Machado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.

Gers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machado can't fight it off and eventually Gers manages to take the fight to the floor. Machado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machado is trying to stand up here but Gers is controlling him well.

Machado manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gers keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Gers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Machado tries to land a knee to the head but Gers blocks with his arms.
Gers prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
Gers blocks a body shot from Machado.
Gers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machado after a bit of a struggle.
Gers blocks a body shot from Machado.
Gers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with some punches.

Gers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado cracks Gers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gers ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Gers tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
That kick from Gers tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado misses with a looping left.

Machado gets tackled into the cage by Gers. Gers maintains the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Gers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Gers goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Gers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Gers drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Gers dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Gers is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Machado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gers is defending well for now.
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Gers is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gers managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Gers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gers is looking to land body kicks.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Gers moved out of range nicely.

Gers moves into the clinch successfully.
Gers wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvro Machado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gers slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Gers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gers.
Gers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Gers has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Gers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Gers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Gers is trying to drag Machado to the mat but Machado just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gers blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Gers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Gers wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burg Gers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado working aggressively here.

Gers breaks from the clinch.

Gers moves into the clinch.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machado gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Gers avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Gers managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
I was talking to Gers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.

Gers tightens his grip and picks Machado up, before dumping him to the ground. Machado manages to land in guard.
Machado wants to stand up but Gers is controlling him.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Gers from standing up.
Gers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machado wants to stand up but Gers is controlling him.
Gers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machado is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gers stops Machado from standing up.
Machado is wriggling around but Gers manages to pass to half guard.
Machado tries to kick Gers off but Gers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burg Gers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gers wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gers moves into the clinch.
Gers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gers looking for a takedown.
Gers can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado tries to land knees in the clinch but Gers avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gers is defending well for now.

Gers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Gers there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.

Machado kicks Gers off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Gers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Gers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Gers in his tracks for a moment.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvro Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Gers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burg Gers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gers ducks under a wild hook from Machado.

Gers closes the distance and clinches.
Gers looking to slow down the pace here.
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Gers is blocking nicely.
Gers blocking some punches.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Gers tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gers managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Gers wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burg Gers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gers ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Alvro Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gers clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries a body shot but Gers blocks it.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gers looking for a takedown.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.

Gers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Machado pushes Gers off and gets back to his feet.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Gers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado misses with a left hand

and Gers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Gers throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Machado tries to kick Gers off but Gers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gers.

Machado manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gers keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Machado tries a body shot but Gers blocks it.
Alvro Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gers takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers blocks a body shot from Machado.

Gers breaks from the clinch.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Gers slips the punch.
Gers thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.

Gers darts in and clinches Machado up against the cage.
Gers wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado pushes Gers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Gers blocks it.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gers backwards.
Gers blocks an elbow strike.
Gers avoiding damage as Machado throws knees to the body.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gers managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Gers blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Gers prevents a body shot from Machado.

Gers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machado regains guard.
Gers won't allow Machado to get back to his feet.
Gers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Machado manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gers tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Machado misses with some punches.

Gers breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gers throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Gers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Gers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gers.
Machado misses with a body punch.

Machado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Machado to the mat. Machado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gers lands a couple of elbows.
Machado wants to stand up but Gers is controlling him.
Machado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvro Machado!
Alvro Machado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalosar Drogo (ranked 3964 p4p, 3962 weight class) and Melvin Van Manhoef (ranked 147 p4p, 146 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.

Drogo
vs
Van Manhoef

194 cm
18
196
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalosar Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Van Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Manhoef shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drogo sprawls well. Drogo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Manhoef gets slowly back to his feet.
Drogo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Drogo.
Drogo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Van Manhoef is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drogo's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drogo tries to get to full guard but Van Manhoef has control of the leg.
Van Manhoef wants to stand up but Drogo manages to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Manhoef wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.

Drogo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Manhoef defends well.
Van Manhoef is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drogo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Manhoef controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Drogo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Manhoef missing with punches from the bottom.
Drogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Manhoef keeps working.
Van Manhoef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Manhoef is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Drogo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Manhoef!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drogo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Drogo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Van Manhoef is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drogo has hold of Van Manhoef's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Van Manhoef manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drogo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drogo avoids the attempt from Van Manhoef to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Drogo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalosar Drogo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Drogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Manhoef moves away.
Van Manhoef is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Manhoef shoots in for a takedown but Drogo shows good takedown defense.

Drogo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Manhoef looking to control.
Van Manhoef is controlling Drogo's posture.
Drogo passes Van Manhoef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Manhoef is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Manhoef is looking to control Drogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Manhoef avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Manhoef is not content to let Drogo control the position.

Van Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drogo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drogo wants to get back to his feet.
Van Manhoef throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Van Manhoef rushes Drogo and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Manhoef prevents the takedown attempt.
Drogo tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Manhoef shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Manhoef misses with an elbow strike.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Manhoef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drogo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalosar Drogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Van Manhoef.

Drogo manages to break the clinch.

Drogo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Manhoef's guard.
Drogo slips nicely into half guard.
Van Manhoef trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drogo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Van Manhoef controls his leg.
Drogo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Manhoef tries to kick Drogo off but Drogo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Manhoef is looking for a sweep. Drogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drogo controlling the action here.

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.
Van Manhoef wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Manhoef is refusing to be controlled, as Drogo sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Van Manhoef shoots in and bounces Drogo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drogo is looking to stand up but Van Manhoef isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Manhoef preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalosar Drogo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Van Manhoef is looking to clinch but Drogo is avoiding it.

Drogo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Van Manhoef working for a triangle but Drogo defends it easily.
Van Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Drogo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Manhoef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drogo manages to get himself to full guard.

Van Manhoef not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Van Manhoef avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Manhoef controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Van Manhoef drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drogo dives on top into guard.

Van Manhoef is wriggling around but Drogo manages to pass to half guard.
Drogo working Van Manhoef over with strikes.
Van Manhoef is trying is best to control the position here.
Drogo wants to free his trapped foot but Van Manhoef is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Drogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Manhoef doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drogo.
Van Manhoef wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo trying to control the action but Van Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Van Manhoef trying to hold on to Drogo's head to control him but Drogo postures up.

Van Manhoef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalosar Drogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.

Van Manhoef manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Drogo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Manhoef can do to turn this around?

Drogo breaks from the clinch.
Drogo moves out of range as Van Manhoef throws a body kick.

Van Manhoef throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drogo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Manhoef is in Drogo's guard.
Drogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Manhoef scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drogo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melvin Van Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalosar Drogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Manhoef is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Melvin Van Manhoef.
I think Drogo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalosar Drogo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Silva (ranked 3951 p4p, 3963 weight class) and Islam Vagabov (ranked 148 p4p, 150 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.

Silva
vs
Vagabov

189 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Vagabov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vagabov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vagabov wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vagabov.
Vagabov trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!

Vagabov is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vagabov.
Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vagabov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva wants to stand but Vagabov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagabov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vagabov wants to control but Silva passes into side.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vagabov keeps working.
Silva working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vagabov wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Vagabov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vagabov tries to improve position but can't.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vagabov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vagabov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 1125 p4p, 1006 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 155 p4p, 138 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chong Jr
vs
Juarez

185 cm
27
172
7 - 6 - 1

180 cm
27
170
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Pulling Guard

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Chong Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juarez gets caught flat footed, as Chong Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chong Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Chong Jr trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Juarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juarez has passed into side control.

Juarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chong Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Chong Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juarez wants to control but Chong Jr is keeping him busy.
Chong Jr is looking for a sweep.
Juarez working away.
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juarez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chong Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chong Jr is trying to improve his position.

Juarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chong Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Juarez but great work by Chong Jr.

Chong Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chong Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juarez keeps working.

Chong Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr is really struggling to control Juarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juarez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Juarez is working from the bottom.

Chong Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juarez, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Chong Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juarez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Juarez is working from the bottom.

Chong Jr swings around for an armbar but Juarez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chong Jr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong Jr controls Juarez momentarily but Juarez frees himself.
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 Tommy Chong Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Juarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chong Jr misses with an uppercut

so Juarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juarez advances to half guard.

Juarez is looking for a kimura here.
Chong Jr wants to control but Juarez is keeping busy.

Chong Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Elix Juarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chong Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chong Jr manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chong Jr has his foot on Juarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juarez works his way back into a safe position though.

Chong Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Juarez to get to half guard.
Chong Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Juarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chong Jr defends it well.
Chong Jr is not content to let Juarez control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chong Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chong Jr trying to control here.

Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.

Juarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chong Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Juarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chong Jr is trying to maintain the position but Juarez is very close to passing his half guard.

Juarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chong Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chong Jr looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Chong Jr won't allow Juarez to pass to mount.

Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Chong Jr gets back to full guard.
Chong Jr controls Juarez momentarily but Juarez frees himself.
Juarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Chong Jr working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong Jr keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elix Juarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Chong Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Chong Jr drives through with a takedown into Juarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chong Jr passes Juarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chong Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juarez keeps working.

Chong Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juarez is just riding it out for now. Chong Jr eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chong Jr seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chong Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Chong Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Juarez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Juarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chong Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chong Jr trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Juarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juarez is in guard.

Juarez controls from within his opponent's guard.

Chong Jr working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.

Chong Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chong Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Juarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Chong Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juarez to the mat! Juarez manages to get full guard.
Juarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Juarez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juarez pushes down on Chong Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chong Jr is looking to control Juarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chong Jr avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Chong Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chong Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Chong Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Galecki (ranked 1039 p4p, 865 weight class) and Morgan Freeman (ranked 104 p4p, 85 weight class). Morgan Freeman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Galecki
vs
Freeman

174 cm
27
150
11 - 6 - 1

188 cm
27
150
8 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Pulling Guard

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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maciej Galecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galecki moves into range and clinches up with Freeman.

Freeman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman prevents Galecki from improving his position.
Galecki is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
Galecki is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galecki avoid being mounted?
Freeman is just content to waste time from the top position. Galecki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galecki keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Galecki controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Freeman connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galecki is keeping the position for now.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Galecki keeps moving.

Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galecki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Galecki's legs - danger averted.
Galecki controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Freeman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galecki's head.

Galecki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well.

Galecki has his foot on Freeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freeman works his way back into a safe position though.
Freeman lands a couple of digs.
Galecki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galecki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Galecki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galecki keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.

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

Galecki is looking for a triangle but Freeman pushes his legs off easily.

Galecki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freeman defends it easily.

Galecki working for a triangle but Freeman defends it easily.
Galecki is breathing heavily.
Galecki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Galecki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freeman manages to get himself to full guard.

Freeman is looking for a triangle but Galecki pushes his legs off easily.
Galecki trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Galecki is stalling in the full guard.
Galecki trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.

Galecki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Galecki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Galecki is pushing down on Freeman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freeman is fighting to maintain full guard but Galecki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galecki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Freeman wants to improve his position but Galecki is controlling well.
Freeman trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galecki is taking a breather. Freeman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galecki pulls his head out easily.
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 Maciej Galecki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Galecki has managed to clinch.
Galecki 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.

Freeman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Galecki regains guard.
Galecki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galecki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freeman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galecki's guard.
Freeman prevents Galecki from improving his position.
Galecki wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freeman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galecki wants to hold on but Freeman pushes him away.
Freeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the head.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freeman working Galecki over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Freeman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freeman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freeman fails to move to back control.
Galecki is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galecki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galecki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Freeman seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freeman seems to be looking for submissions.
Galecki is looking to improve his position.
Freeman trying to control the action but Galecki is working from the bottom.
Galecki is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galecki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galecki keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.

Galecki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well.
Freeman won't allow Galecki to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.

Galecki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freeman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Galecki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Freeman is defending well. Galecki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Freeman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Galecki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maciej Galecki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uche Igwe (ranked 494 p4p, 500 weight class) and Majid Rahim (ranked 38 p4p, 13 weight class). Uche Igwe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Igwe
vs
Rahim

212 cm
27
300
10 - 4 - 0

191 cm
26
245
8 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Pulling Guard

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uche Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Majid Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OH! Rahim has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Igwe smells blood and charges in for the finish! Igwe unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rahim sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uche Igwe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 45 p4p, 105 weight class) and Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 6 p4p, 20 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by Procreation (of the Wicked). Eric Frost had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Frost
vs
Jovonovich

170 cm
27
160
15 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
170
17 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160)
Shadow Realm Apparel

Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jardani Jovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jovonovich sprawls and moves away.
Jovonovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Frost counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jovonovich working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jovonovich is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.

Jovonovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jovonovich working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jovonovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Frost stays in close to Jovonovich's body and controls the position.
Jovonovich is looking to sweep but instead, Frost has passed into half guard.

Frost moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jovonovich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jovonovich regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jovonovich looking for submissions off his back.
Frost prevents Jovonovich from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Frost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Frost content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jovonovich moves into full guard.

Jovonovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frost has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost works his way into side control.
Jovonovich tries to buck Frost off but Frost is having none of it.
Frost moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jovonovich gets back to half guard.

Jovonovich actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jovonovich actively working from the bottom here.

Jovonovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frost controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jovonovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frost controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost dominated that round.
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.

Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jovonovich did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jovonovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Frost pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jovonovich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jovonovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovonovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jovonovich is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jovonovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into half guard.

Jovonovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.

Jovonovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jovonovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Jovonovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jovonovich.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Jovonovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frost looking to secure an arm triangle but Jovonovich defends it well.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Jovonovich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jovonovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frost content to control rather than advance.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Jovonovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jovonovich.
Jovonovich is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich tries to improve his position but instead Frost has taken his back!
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovonovich can do to turn this around?
Jovonovich rolls, trying to escape but Frost keeps control of the position.
What can Jovonovich do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Jovonovich right now.
Frost is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Frost is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frost shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frost uses his free foot to push down on Jovonovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jovonovich.
Jovonovich is trying to escape the mount.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovonovich regains half guard.
Jovonovich gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jovonovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into half guard.
Frost controlling the action here.
Eric Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jovonovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.

Jovonovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost content to control rather than advance.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to full guard.

Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jovonovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Frost pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Jovonovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jovonovich won't allow Frost to pass to mount.
Frost trying to control the pace.

Jovonovich actively working from the bottom here.
Frost is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jovonovich reverses the position - he's now on top in Frost's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Jovonovich from controlling successfully.
Jovonovich being controlled here momentarily.
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Jovonovich is proving a slippery customer.

Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Jovonovich is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jovonovich instigates a clinch.

Frost jumps guard.
Jovonovich trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.

Frost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jovonovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jovonovich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frost dives on top into guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovonovich is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jovonovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into side control.
Frost gets to mount! Jovonovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jovonovich is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frost content just to control the position here.
Jovonovich working to try and regain half guard.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Frost seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jovonovich is holding on tight.
Jovonovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Jovonovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jovonovich!
Jovonovich is working to get back to half guard.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jovonovich has given up his back. Will we see Frost going for some submissions?
Frost controlling well, preventing Jovonovich from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Frost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jovonovich turns into Frost and is now in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost working a defensive guard but Jovonovich manages to pass into side control anyway.
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Jovonovich keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost had his way with Jardani Jovonovich in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jovonovich wants to clinch

so Frost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jardani Jovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jovonovich being controlled here, momentarily.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Jovonovich is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jovonovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frost escapes and throws Jovonovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jovonovich is looking to reverse the position.
Jovonovich manages to get back to half guard.
Frost seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Jovonovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost prevents Jovonovich from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost moves into full mount! Jovonovich won't be happy about that!
Frost controlling from mount.
Jovonovich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich prevents Frost from taking his back.
Frost controlling the position easily from mount.
Jovonovich is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jovonovich is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Frost content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Frost!
Eric Frost is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Eric Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.