EFC 54:ICE COLD PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Puckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Procheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Procheck will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Puckett
vs
Procheck

197 cm
24
285 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirby Puckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Procheck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Procheck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puckett.
Puckett moves away from the strike by Procheck.
Puckett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puckett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Procheck.

Procheck shoots in and gets a takedown into Puckett's guard.
Puckett wants to stand but Procheck is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puckett holds on and takes a little breather.
Puckett keeping moving, preventing Procheck from controlling successfully.
Puckett wants to stand and escape but Procheck is having none of it.
Puckett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Procheck!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Procheck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Puckett controlling the position easily from mount.
Puckett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Procheck tries to hold on but Puckett postures up.

Puckett is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Puckett moves out of range as Procheck strikes.
A lazy left from Procheck finds it's target.
Puckett shoots for a takedown but Procheck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Procheck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Puckett with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Puckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Procheck dives in and grabs Puckett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puckett pushes down on Procheck's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Procheck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puckett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Puckett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Procheck sprawls well. Procheck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puckett gets slowly back to his feet.

Procheck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puckett is pressing down on Procheck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Procheck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Procheck trying to control but Puckett is working from the bottom.
Puckett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Procheck is controlling him.
Procheck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Procheck wants to control from the top but Puckett keeps moving.
Procheck prevents Puckett from getting back to his feet.
Procheck wants to control from the top but Puckett keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Procheck won't allow Puckett to get back to his feet.

Richard Procheck has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Procheck lands with a hook. Puckett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puckett fails with the takedown.
Puckett is breathing heavily.
Procheck looks to land a left hand but Puckett moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Procheck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puckett.
Procheck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puckett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Procheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Puckett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Procheck scores with a jab to the head.
Puckett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puckett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Procheck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Procheck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puckett sprawls well initially but Procheck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puckett is not content to let Procheck control the position.
Procheck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puckett is looking to escape.
Puckett is staying active underneath Procheck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puckett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Procheck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Puckett is staying active underneath Procheck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Procheck working over Puckett with some ground and pound. Puckett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Procheck not doing much here.
Procheck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puckett defending well though.
Procheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puckett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puckett is trying to stand back up but Procheck is controlling him
Procheck is trying to control the action in half guard but Puckett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Procheck wasn't active enough on the ground.

Procheck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puckett is refusing to be controlled, as Procheck sits in half guard.
Puckett is trying to stand up here but Procheck is controlling him well.
Procheck is trying to control. Puckett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Procheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Procheck prevents Puckett from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Procheck dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Puckett fails with a takedown attempt.
Puckett dives in and grabs Procheck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Procheck pushes down on Puckett's head and hops out.

Procheck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puckett's half guard.
Puckett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Procheck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puckett gets full guard.
Procheck thows a big elbow that misses.
Procheck is looking to work some ground and pound but Puckett has wrist control.
Procheck won't allow Puckett to get back to his feet.
Procheck wants to control from the top but Puckett keeps moving.
Puckett wants to stand and escape but Procheck is having none of it.
Procheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Puckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Richard Procheck.
Puckett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Procheck to score with a decent uppercut.
Procheck scores with a nice right hand.
Procheck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Procheck works the jab nicely.
Procheck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Procheck throws a jab when Puckett was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Procheck as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Puckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puckett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Procheck circles away.
Procheck throws a shot from downtown. Puckett moves away and avoids it.
Puckett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Procheck to score with a decent uppercut.
Puckett moves forwards but Procheck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Procheck there.
Procheck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puckett walks into a stiff left hand from Procheck.
Procheck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Procheck misses with a looping left.
Procheck misses with a straight left.
Procheck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puckett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puckett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Procheck scores with a takedown into Puckett's guard.
Procheck stops Puckett from standing up.
Puckett keeping moving, preventing Procheck from controlling successfully.
Puckett looking for a sweep. Not yet Puckett, not yet.
Puckett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Procheck's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puckett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Procheck wants to get back to his feet but Puckett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Puckett decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Procheck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puckett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Procheck somewhat.
The fighters circling - Procheck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puckett looks for a takedown but Procheck sprawls well.
Procheck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Procheck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puckett.

Procheck instigates a clinch.
A short right from Procheck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckett is trying to break the clinch but Procheck is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Procheck fails to land.
Procheck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Puckett has Procheck pressed against the ropes, preventing Procheck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Procheck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puckett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puckett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Procheck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Procheck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puckett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Procheck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puckett.
Procheck is pushing Puckett up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Puckett has had enough of the clinch but Procheck keeps him there for the moment.
Procheck has Puckett pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Puckett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Procheck misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Procheck.
Procheck tries to break free but Puckett pushes him back against the ropes.

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.
Procheck lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Procheck.
Puckett is trying to break the clinch but Procheck has him pressed against the ropes.
Procheck working aggressively here.
Procheck is trying to push Puckett away but Puckett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Procheck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Procheck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Procheck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Procheck working aggressively here.
Procheck misses with the head strike.
Procheck misses with a punch on the inside.
Puckett is trying to break the clinch but Procheck is controlling him.
Puckett has had enough of the clinch but Procheck keeps him there for the moment.

Puckett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puckett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Procheck is fending him off so far but Puckett persists. Nope, Procheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Puckett or perhaps it was just good defense by Procheck which made him look bad.
Puckett fails with the takedown.

Procheck clinches up against the ropes.
Procheck can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Procheck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Puckett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Procheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Procheck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Procheck wants to control from the top but Puckett keeps moving.
Puckett has his hands on Procheck's head, controlling the position.
Puckett is looking to stand up but Procheck isn't so interested in that idea.
Puckett pulls Procheck in close to prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Procheck leaves Puckett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puckett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Procheck's waist but Procheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puckett off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Puckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Procheck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puckett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Procheck is looking to take a break and control but Puckett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puckett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Procheck trying to control the position but Puckett is working away.
Puckett wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Procheck trying to control the action but Puckett is working from the bottom.
Puckett is trying to buck Procheck off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Procheck is looking to take a break and control but Puckett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puckett tries to escape but Procheck is in control.
Puckett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Procheck's best efforts.
Procheck wants to free his trapped foot but Puckett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Procheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puckett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Procheck was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed right hand from Procheck misses the target.
Procheck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puckett momentarily.
Procheck throws an overhand right that lands on Puckett's shoulder, as Puckett tries to avoid the shot.
Procheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Puckett. Puckett gets slowly back to his feet.
Puckett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Procheck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puckett to the mat! Puckett manages to get full guard.
Puckett looking to control.
Puckett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Procheck manages to get himself to full guard.
Procheck has a closed guard, preventing Puckett from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puckett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puckett wants to stand but Procheck is controlling his posture from full guard.
Puckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Procheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirby Puckett just wasn't active enough.

Procheck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puckett to the mat! Puckett manages to get full guard.
Procheck trying to control but Puckett is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Puckett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Procheck missing with a left hand there. Puckett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puckett shoots in but no luck this time.
Puckett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Procheck with a hook.
Nice shot by Procheck.
Puckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Procheck.
Puckett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Procheck gets a clinch.
Procheck is working for takedown but Puckett is calmly controlling the position for now.
Procheck is stalling here.
Procheck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puckett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Procheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puckett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Procheck is fending him off so far but Puckett persists. Nope, Procheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirby Puckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Procheck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Procheck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Procheck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Procheck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Noxin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Maine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Maine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Noxin
vs
Maine

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
187 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Noxin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Maine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maine checks a leg kick.
Maine lands with a slapping head kick.
Noxin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noxin misses with the combination.
Maine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noxin misses with a leg kick
and Maine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Noxin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maine counters with a low kick, right behind Noxin 's knee.
Noxin misses with a combination
and Maine counters with a solid body kick.
Chris Noxin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noxin is breathing heavily.
Maine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maine.
Noxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noxin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maine. That one must have hurt.
Maine lands a leg kick that knocks Noxin off balance momentarily.
Maine throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Maine scores with a head kick. Noxin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Noxin is rocked!
Noxin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maine lands a head kick. Noxin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maine lands a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maine!

Maine lands a head kick that stumbles Noxin and the fighters go to the mat.
Oh Noxin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Maine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Noxin seems to have got his legs back now.
Maine trying to control the action but Noxin is working from the bottom.

Maine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Noxin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Maine has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maine has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Maine working for a submission but Noxin is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maine wants to finish this one by submission but Noxin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maine.
Maine looking to control but Noxin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Maine working for a guillotine from mount but Noxin is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maine has control of Noxin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Noxin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Maine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Noxin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Noxin!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine has a closed guard, preventing Noxin from standing up.
Noxin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Maine working for a triangle but Noxin defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Noxin is controlling an arm, preventing Maine from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noxin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Noxin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maine wants to take Noxin's back here but Noxin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noxin misses with a combination
and Maine counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Noxin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maine counters with a nice body kick.
Maine lands with a kick to the temple. Noxin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Maine lands but Noxin takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Maine.
Maine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maine throws a head kick that Noxin semi-blocks.
Noxin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noxin throws a leg kick
and Maine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maine, right into the meat.
Maine connects with a solid leg kick.
Noxin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maine throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noxin's head.
Maine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noxin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Noxin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chris Noxin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noxin.
Maine connects with an inside leg kick.
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
Maine scores with a head kick.
Maine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Maine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maine scores with a head kick. Noxin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
Noxin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maine can pounce on him.
Maine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noxin.
Maine scoring well with a low kick there.
Maine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maine lands a leg kick that knocks Noxin off balance momentarily.
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maine.
Maine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maine chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maine, right into the meat.
Maine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Noxin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maine can pounce on him.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maine.
Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noxin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noxin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noxin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maine lands with a kick to the temple. Noxin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noxin's calf.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noxin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noxin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Maine.
Maine lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Maine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Maine lands but Noxin takes it in his stride.
Maine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Noxin thows a leg kick but Maine checks it
and Maine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Maine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maine scoring well with a low kick there.
Noxin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maine lands a high kick!
Maine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noxin takes a step back to recover.
Maine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maine throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maine delivers a nice body kick.
Maine connects with an inside leg kick.
Maine scores with a nice body kick.
Maine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maine lands a high kick!
Maine lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine lands a leg kick that knocks Noxin off balance momentarily.
Maine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maine scores with a kick to the body.
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
Maine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noxin's head.
Maine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
Maine lands with a kick to the temple. Noxin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noxin's head.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maine lands a head kick. Noxin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Noxin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noxin's calf.
Noxin misses with a leg kick
and Maine counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
Maine throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Maine 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noxin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Noxin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maine.
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Noxin throws a leg kick
and Maine counters with a good low kick that Noxin was not able to check.
Maine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maine throws a head kick that Noxin semi-blocks.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
Noxin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maine can pounce on him.
A head kick from Maine lands but Noxin takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maine feints and then cracks Noxin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noxin down.
Maine connects with an inside leg kick.
Maine thumps Noxin with a low kick.
Maine connects with a solid leg kick.
Maine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maine scores with a leg kick.
Maine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Maine connects with a high kick.
Maine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noxin takes a step back to recover.
Maine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maine lands with a slapping head kick.
Noxin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maine scores with a push kick.
Maine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maine cracks the inside of Noxin's front leg.
Noxin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Noxin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maine.
Noxin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maine.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noxin's calf.
A good leg kick by Maine.
Maine fakes the leg kick and cracks Noxin in the body.
Nice body kick there by Maine.
Maine scoring well with a low kick there.
Maine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noxin will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maine lands a high kick!
Maine delivers a nice body kick.
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noxin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Noxin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Noxin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noxin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maine can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maine.
Noxin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Maine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noxin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maine can pounce on him.
Maine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noxin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maine - the referee stops the clock and Noxin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maine. Noxin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Noxin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maine delivers a nice body kick.
Maine lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Maine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maine fakes the leg kick and cracks Noxin in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maine lands with a slapping head kick.
Noxin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maine.
Maine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noxin.
Maine feints and then cracks Noxin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noxin down.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maine throws a leg kick which misses Noxin's front leg but catches the back leg as Noxin tries to avoid it.
Maine lands with a kick to the temple. Noxin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Noxin will feel that in the morning.
Maine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Maine lands but Noxin takes it in his stride.
Maine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noxin's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noxin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noxin's sensitive parts.
Maine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noxin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Maine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine keeps Noxin at a distance using the push kick.
Noxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
That kick from Maine tenderised Noxin's leg. Noxin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maine!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maine.
Maine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Noxin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noxin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Maine pushes Noxin away with a front kick.
Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noxin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maine scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noxin.
An inside leg kick lands from Maine.
Maine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noxin.
Noxin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maine counters with a thumping low kick.
Chris Noxin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Maine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Maine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Maine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryder has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jacob Ryder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Ryder

180 cm
26
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

175 cm
26
169 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryder looks gassed!
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Ryder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryder if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryder in the body.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryder takes a step back to recover.
Silva throws a head kick but Ryder moves out of range.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva pushes Ryder away with a front kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that Ryder avoids nicely.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryder if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva fails with the takedown.
Ryder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryder takes a step back to recover.
Silva pushes Ryder away with a front kick.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryder. That did some damage!
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ryder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Ryder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ryder is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ryder in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryder preventing the sweep.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Ryder defends easily.
Ryder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryder!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes Ryder's back.

Silva working for a choke but Ryder is defending well.

Silva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ryder is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. On his way into the ring it seems that Jordan Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordan Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Smith
vs
Miller

200 cm
23
224 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jason Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Miller tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller is trying to break free.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smith tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jordan Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Smith trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Miller is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Smith stalling against the ropes.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith dominated that round.
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.

Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Miller shrugs it off.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller tries to clinch

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Miller is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Smith tries to tie him up.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Smith tries to tie him up.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Smith tries to tie him up.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith'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.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith wants to stall.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Miller tries to clinch up

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith taking a breather.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller being controlled against the ropes.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Miller tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith is stalling here.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

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.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith has Miller pushed against the ropes.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miller tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jason Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
10%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Urquidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Devin Urquidez enters the ring!

Welch
vs
Urquidez

184 cm
23
177 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Urquidez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch swats away the attempt to clinch by Urquidez.
A leg kick checked by Welch.
Urquidez misses with a head kick.
Urquidez lands a high kick!

It looks like Jeremy Welch has been cut.
Devin Urquidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urquidez tries to clinch up.
Urquidez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Welch avoids the head kick by Urquidez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquidez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Welch.
Urquidez moves in looking to clinch but Welch pushes him off.
Urquidez looks to land a combination but Welch avoids it well.
Urquidez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Welch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urquidez tries to close the distance and clinch but Welch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urquidez throws a head kick that Welch semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urquidez is fending him off so far but Welch persists. Nope, Urquidez circles away and we're back to standing.
Welch swats away the attempt to clinch by Urquidez.
Welch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urquidez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urquidez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch shoots for a takedown but Urquidez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Urquidez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Welch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urquidez circles away quickly and effectively.
Urquidez tries to clinch up but Welch circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Urquidez as he avoids it easily.
Urquidez tries to close the distance and clinch but Welch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urquidez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urquidez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Welch shoots in for a double leg but Urquidez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Welch misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Urquidez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Welch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Urquidez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urquidez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Welch blocks a head kick by Urquidez.
A swing and a miss from Urquidez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urquidez scores with a head kick. Welch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeremy Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urquidez throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Urquidez. No joy for Welch on that attempt.
Urquidez is looking to clinch but Welch is avoiding it.
Welch closes the distance and clinches up with Urquidez, looking for a takedown. Welch pushes Urquidez against the ropes but Urquidez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Urquidez throws a head kick but Welch moves out of range.
Welch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Urquidez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch shoots in for a double leg but Urquidez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urquidez defending well as Welch loads up on a big left hand.
Urquidez throws a sloppy head kick and Welch moves out of range easily.
Urquidez wants to clinch.
Urquidez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Welch's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urquidez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Welch avoids the head kick by Urquidez.
Urquidez moves in looking to clinch but Welch pushes him off.
Urquidez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urquidez throws a sloppy head kick and Welch moves out of range easily.
Devin Urquidez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Welch thows a leg kick but Urquidez checks it
and Urquidez counters with a head kick.
Welch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urquidez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welch.
Urquidez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urquidez moves in looking to clinch but Welch pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Urquidez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Welch's cut.
That's time! Welch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Urquidez tries to clinch but Welch moves out of range.
Urquidez tries to clinch up.
Urquidez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Urquidez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Urquidez obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Welch.
Welch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Welch avoids a wild elbow strike from Urquidez.
A knee to the head by Urquidez.
Urquidez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Welch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Urquidez just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Urquidez lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch blocks an elbow strike from Urquidez.
Welch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Urquidez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Welch.
Urquidez keeps control of Welch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Welch is trying to push Urquidez away but Urquidez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Urquidez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Welch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urquidez has him pressed against the ropes.
Urquidez lands a nice knee to the body.
Urquidez throws an elbow that misses.
Urquidez trying to land knees to the body.
Urquidez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Welch tries to pull guard but Urquidez won't allow it.
Welch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urquidez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Urquidez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jeremy Welch's cut is getting worse.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
Welch goes for a takedown attempt but Urquidez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Urquidez sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeremy Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch shoots for a takedown but Urquidez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Urquidez misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Urquidez.
Urquidez tries to clinch but Welch moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch blocks a head kick by Urquidez.

Urquidez clinches.
Urquidez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Welch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Urquidez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Urquidez lands a nice elbow.
Urquidez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Urquidez misses with a knee to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Welch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Welch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Urquidez misses with an elbow over the top.
Urquidez lands an elbow inside that Welch shrugs off.

Jeremy Welch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Urquidez is pressed up against the ropes. Welch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Urquidez down to the mat. Urquidez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Urquidez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez throws a head kick that misses.
Welch circles away from the clinch attempt.

Welch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Devin Urquidez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urquidez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urquidez seems keen to control Welch's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Urquidez is keeping the position.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Urquidez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Dueck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakatsu Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Dueck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masakatsu Ueda's chin.

Dueck
vs
Ueda

188 cm
27
155 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

178 cm
23
159 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dueck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakatsu Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dueck.
Dueck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Dueck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ueda lands with a good body shot.

Ueda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dueck!
Ueda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dueck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ueda.
Dueck is squirming around, avoiding Ueda's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ueda.
Ueda looking to ground and pound but Dueck is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ueda throws some wild stikes that Dueck manages to avoid easily.
Ueda working the ground and pound effectively.
Dueck taking shots to the head.
Ueda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ueda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dueck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

It looks like Dennis Dueck has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Ueda.
Ueda thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ueda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ueda landing strikes from the mount and Dueck is in trouble!
Ueda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dueck hang on?
Ueda controlling the pace for now.
Ueda looking to control but Dueck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ueda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dueck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Ueda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ueda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dueck is looking to escape.
Dueck is bucking up trying to escape but Ueda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masakatsu Ueda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Dueck's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dueck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ueda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dueck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dueck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dueck catches Ueda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dueck throws a leg kick that is checked

and Ueda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ueda.
Dueck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dueck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ueda fails to pull guard.
Dueck misses with a punch to the body.
Dueck throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dueck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Dueck in his tracks for a moment.

Ueda drags the fight down to the ground.
Ueda is trying to control the position but Dueck postures up.
Dueck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dueck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dueck throws a strike but Ueda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ueda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dueck is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dueck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda passes into half guard.
Ueda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dueck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.
Ueda controlling the action here.
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dueck is refusing to be controlled, as Ueda sits in half guard.
Dueck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dueck is trying to get back to full guard.
Ueda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ueda is just content to waste time from the top position. Dueck takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dueck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ueda on the ground.
Ueda postures up and lands a big shot to Dueck's brow.
Ueda trying to control but Dueck is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ueda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dueck throws a series of punches but Ueda moves out of range.
Ueda slips under a jab.
Dueck throws a body kick that misses.
Dueck misses with a body kick.
Dueck throws a jab but it's blocked by Ueda.
A low kick from Dueck is predictable there

and Ueda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dueck won't be happy with that.
Dueck is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ueda is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dueck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ueda trying to control but Dueck is having none of it.
Dueck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda unloads with some shots from mount but Dueck bucks and avoids them well.
Dueck is desperately trying to improve his position but Ueda has a good base and remains in mount.
Ueda looking to land elbow strikes but Dueck uses the position to regain half guard.
Dueck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.
Masakatsu Ueda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ueda controlling the pace.
Masakatsu Ueda has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Masakatsu Ueda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dueck throws a head kick that misses

and Ueda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dueck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dueck throws an elbow that misses.
Ueda fails to pull guard.
Dueck swings wildly with an uppercut but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ueda blocks a body shot from Dueck.
Ueda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dueck tries a body shot but Ueda blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dueck misses with a body punch.
Dueck tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Dueck back against the cage.
Dueck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dueck pushes off an throws an elbow but Ueda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ueda avoiding damage as Dueck throws knees to the body.
Ueda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dueck struggles to land a body shot inside as Ueda controls his hands.
Dueck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dueck.
Dueck looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ueda pulls guard effortlessly.
Dueck is fighting to break Ueda's control of his arms but Ueda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis Dueck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dueck is looking to work some ground and pound but Ueda has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masakatsu Ueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ueda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakatsu Ueda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Supernatural Ass Pounder. Shane Granger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Pounder's chin.

Granger
vs
Pounder

225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
27
260 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pounder circles away quickly and effectively.
Pounder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pounder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Granger's guard now.

Granger looking for a guillotine here but Pounder defends easily.
Pounder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Granger looking for a guillotine here but Pounder defends easily.
Granger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Pounder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Granger dives on top into guard.
Granger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounder is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pounder has his foot on Granger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Granger works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pounder is on top in guard.

Pounder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pounder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granger trying to get back to full guard but Pounder takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pounder lands a big shot there that rocks Granger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Granger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounder is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Granger goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Pounder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Pounder!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Allen Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Killsbrough
vs
Jones

182 cm
25
192 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

184 cm
26
204 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Allen Jones has been cut.
Jones looks gassed!
Killsbrough looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killsbrough trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Killsbrough looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Killsbrough scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killsbrough has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Killsbrough landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Killsbrough scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Killsbrough trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killsbrough with the ground and pound from mount.
Killsbrough tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Killsbrough controlling the position easily from mount.
Killsbrough thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Killsbrough in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Killsbrough unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killsbrough looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Killsbrough can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Killsbrough raining down shots from the mount!
Killsbrough controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killsbrough trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough landing shots from mount.
Killsbrough is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Killsbrough controlling the position easily from mount.
Killsbrough looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killsbrough throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Killsbrough putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Killsbrough connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Killsbrough lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killsbrough postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Killsbrough controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killsbrough dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Killsbrough cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Killsbrough has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killsbrough throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones moves out of range as Killsbrough strikes.
Killsbrough misses with the combination.
Killsbrough looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Killsbrough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Killsbrough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Killsbrough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Killsbrough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killsbrough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killsbrough.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killsbrough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killsbrough takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Killsbrough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones blocks a jab.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killsbrough throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killsbrough misses with a looping left.
Killsbrough connects with a body shot.
Killsbrough tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killsbrough. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Killsbrough misses.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Killsbrough lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Killsbrough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Killsbrough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killsbrough ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that misses.
Killsbrough lands with a cross.
Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A combination from Killsbrough does no damage.
Killsbrough misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killsbrough throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killsbrough lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the ropes.
Killsbrough lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Killsbrough misses the jab.
Killsbrough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killsbrough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones tries to move into range but Killsbrough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killsbrough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killsbrough thows a body shot but no joy.
Killsbrough looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Killsbrough circles away.
Killsbrough looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Killsbrough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killsbrough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killsbrough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killsbrough tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Killsbrough throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler Killsbrough is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killsbrough scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killsbrough throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Killsbrough. Those never looked like landing.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Killsbrough. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Killsbrough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allen Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Killsbrough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killsbrough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Killsbrough thows a body shot but no joy.
Killsbrough connects with a jab.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Killsbrough.
A jab lands there for Killsbrough.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killsbrough.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killsbrough tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Killsbrough looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a series of wild punches.
Killsbrough misses with a hook.
Killsbrough looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Killsbrough lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killsbrough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killsbrough throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Killsbrough.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killsbrough to score with a decent uppercut.
Killsbrough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Killsbrough wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killsbrough stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killsbrough. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killsbrough jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Killsbrough throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killsbrough misses with a double jab.
Killsbrough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killsbrough lands a jab.
Killsbrough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Killsbrough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killsbrough lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Killsbrough scores with a body shot.
Killsbrough lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killsbrough lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Killsbrough scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killsbrough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones slips under a jab.
Killsbrough cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Killsbrough throws out a powerful jab.
Tyler Killsbrough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killsbrough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Killsbrough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Killsbrough.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killsbrough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Killsbrough throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killsbrough misses with a low kick.
Killsbrough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Killsbrough works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Killsbrough.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killsbrough.
A lazy left from Killsbrough finds it's target.
Killsbrough throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Killsbrough.
Allen Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Killsbrough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killsbrough has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

VonQulik
vs
Fairtex

185 cm
25
181 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
171 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Powerful

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

VonQulik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Fairtex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but VonQulik pulls his head out easily.
VonQulik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
VonQulik working Fairtex over with strikes.
VonQulik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

VonQulik 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.

Fairtex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but VonQulik pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

VonQulik is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
VonQulik is keen to just control but Fairtex is a slippery customer.

VonQulik is working for an americana but Fairtex has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst VonQulik was thinking about the submission.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing VonQulik from controlling successfully.

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.
VonQulik trying to move into half guard but instead Fairtex has managed to sweep!

VonQulik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
VonQulik wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but VonQulik had control of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairtex puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Fairtex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but VonQulik sees it coming and defends easily.

VonQulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairtex pulls his head out easily.
VonQulik wants to get back to full guard.

Fairtex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so VonQulik is just riding it out for now. Fairtex eventually gives up the hold.
VonQulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VonQulik wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy and won't allow it.
VonQulik moves into full guard.

Fairtex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fairtex won't allow VonQulik to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorge VonQulik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. VonQulik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Jorge VonQulik has been cut.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks VonQulik off balance momentarily.
VonQulik misses with a body kick.
VonQulik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VonQulik somewhat.

VonQulik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - VonQulik lands in his opponent's guard.
VonQulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.

Fairtex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard.
VonQulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

VonQulik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fairtex uses it to pass to side control.

Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairtex working away.

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

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

VonQulik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fairtex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fairtex has escaped and now he's on top!

VonQulik looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.
Fairtex has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of VonQulik is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik wants to hit a switch here but Fairtex passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for VonQulik there!

Fairtex with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
VonQulik tries to hold on but Fairtex pushes him away.

Fairtex looking to secure an arm triangle but VonQulik defends it well.
Fairtex prevents VonQulik from getting the reversal.

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.

Fairtex has control of VonQulik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and VonQulik regains control of the situation pretty easily.
VonQulik manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Fairtex seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsaenklai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

VonQulik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex manages to get full guard.
VonQulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.
Fairtex controls VonQulik momentarily but VonQulik frees himself.

VonQulik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fairtex looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fairtex looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fairtex!
VonQulik is trying to improve his position.
VonQulik can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
VonQulik sneaks back into half guard.

VonQulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairtex pulls his head out easily.
Fairtex tries to pass the half guard into mount. VonQulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Fairtex moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from VonQulik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fairtex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairtex working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik is looking for a sweep.

Fairtex is trying to get an arm triangle but VonQulik is defending well.

Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fairtex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but VonQulik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
VonQulik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik trying to control but Fairtex postures up.
VonQulik wants to get back to full guard.
VonQulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairtex's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairtex's back!
VonQulik wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

VonQulik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fairtex is defending well though. VonQulik let's go of the attempt for now.
VonQulik throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yodsaenklai Fairtex just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt VonQulik.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as VonQulik blocks the low kick.
VonQulik looks to throw the jab but Fairtex is out of range.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from VonQulik.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and VonQulik moves out of range easily.
VonQulik moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
VonQulik avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from VonQulik. VonQulik gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VonQulik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairtex cracks the inside of VonQulik's front leg.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Fairtex drives through and clinches with VonQulik against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
VonQulik can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into VonQulik's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Fairtex.
VonQulik letting Fairtex take a breather here.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but VonQulik improves position.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex has VonQulik pressed against the ropes.
VonQulik takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yodsaenklai Fairtex.
VonQulik shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but VonQulik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.

Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.
Fairtex is pressed up against the ropes. VonQulik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairtex down to the mat. Fairtex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairtex cracks the inside of VonQulik's front leg.
Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairtex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the head.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex digs a right hand into VonQulik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VonQulik's gas tank.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
VonQulik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to VonQulik's face.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Fairtex slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairtex.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairtex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
VonQulik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. VonQulik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
Fairtex is looking to slow VonQulik down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
VonQulik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fairtex's waist but Fairtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonQulik off to one side.
Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
VonQulik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VonQulik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. VonQulik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on VonQulik. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex throws a good cross that connects.
Fairtex feints and then cracks VonQulik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VonQulik down.
Fairtex throws a good cross that connects.
Fairtex getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsaenklai Fairtex dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fairtex scores with a kick to the body.
VonQulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
VonQulik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fairtex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VonQulik.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex cracks VonQulik with a nice body shot.
Fairtex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VonQulik.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex is leaning against VonQulik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonQulik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fairtex is working VonQulik over against the ropes.
Fairtex stalling.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fairtex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
VonQulik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Fairtex presses VonQulik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch.
VonQulik can't get the takedown.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yodsaenklai Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
VonQulik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
VonQulik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorge VonQulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with VonQulik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
VonQulik managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VonQulik.
Fairtex is working VonQulik over against the ropes.
VonQulik tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.
VonQulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik wants to stall.
Fairtex stalling.
Jorge VonQulik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VonQulik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Fairtex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairtex presses VonQulik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonQulik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex stalls.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath VonQulik's ribcage. VonQulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonQulik has Fairtex pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fairtex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonQulik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsaenklai Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairtex has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 44:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 44:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
Yodsaenklai Fairtex is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grabowski comes to the ring accompanied by Roar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Grabowski
vs
Nosnom

195 cm
23
286 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

174 cm
25
245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snowman Nosnom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nosnom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski avoids it really well and circles away.

Grabowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nosnom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nosnom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grabowski stands up over Nosnom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Grabowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nosnom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grabowski is in close to Nosnom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grabowski working some strikes from top position.
Grabowski lands a couple of digs.
Grabowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski passes into half guard.
Nosnom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nosnom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grabowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grabowski lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grabowski drops an elbow to the side of Nosnom's head.
Grabowski working the head and body with strikes.
Grabowski working over Nosnom with some ground and pound. Nosnom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nosnom is looking to improve his position.
Grabowski lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nosnom wants to get back to full guard.

Nosnom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grabowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nosnom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Grabowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grabowski lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nosnom! More strikes land and this one is all over! Grabowski jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Grabowski!
Damian Grabowski retains his heavyweight title!