RFC 2: Glimpse of the Future PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smeer
vs
Salcedo

190 cm
22
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeer misses with a takedown attempt - Salcedo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smeer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salcedo as he jumps to the side.
Smeer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salcedo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smeer.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Salcedo has eaten all the pies!
Salcedo wants to clinch.
Smeer fails with the takedown.
Salcedo stuffs the takedown attempt from Smeer. Smeer gets slowly back to his feet.
Salcedo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeer with a poor takedown
and Salcedo counters with an inside leg kick.
Smeer is breathing heavily.
Smeer shoots and misses
and Salcedo counters with a leg kick.
Smeer misses with a takedown

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.

Salcedo manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeer wants to pass the guard but Salcedo is keeping the position.
Salcedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smeer thows a big elbow that misses.
Smeer forces his way into half guard.

Smeer is looking for a kimura here.
Salcedo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smeer.

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.

Smeer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smeer moves nicely into side control.

Smeer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salcedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smeer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smeer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smeer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salcedo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smeer asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Smeer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salcedo isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Salcedo misses with a strike from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Smeer tries for a takedown but Salcedo circles away easily

and Salcedo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salcedo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salcedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Salcedo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Salcedo.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Salcedo.
Smeer prevents Salcedo from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a shot to the body.
Smeer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salcedo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salcedo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smeer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Salcedo breaks the clinch.
Smeer fails with the takedown

and Salcedo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smeer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salcedo has closed the distance and engaged Smeer in a clinch.

Smeer pulls guard successfully.

Salcedo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Salcedo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salcedo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo is looking to stand up but Smeer won't let him.

Smeer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salcedo is stalling in the full guard.

Smeer looking for a guillotine here but Salcedo defends easily.

Smeer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salcedo escapes and throws Smeer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salcedo stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Smeer scores with a takedown into Salcedo's guard.
Smeer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salcedo is keeping the position for now.
Salcedo trying to control the position here.
Smeer stops Salcedo from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo keeping full guard, as Smeer tries to pass.
Salcedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Salcedo, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smeer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Salcedo moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salcedo.
Smeer tries to pull guard but Salcedo holds him up against the cage and eventually Smeer drops back down to his feet.
Smeer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smeer tries to pull guard but Salcedo won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smeer jumps guard but Salcedo stands there with Smeer around his waist. Smeer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smeer jumps guard but Salcedo stands there with Smeer around his waist. Smeer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smeer avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Smeer tries to pull guard but Salcedo won't allow it.

Smeer pulls guard.
Smeer keeping moving, preventing Salcedo from controlling successfully.

Smeer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smeer wants to sweep but no luck.

Salcedo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salcedo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Smeer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smeer tries for a takedown but Salcedo circles away easily

and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salcedo tries to score a body lock takedown but Smeer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smeer is pressed up against the cage. Salcedo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smeer down to the mat. Smeer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smeer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salcedo's waist but Salcedo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smeer off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salcedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smeer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smeer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo tries to stall but Smeer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smeer avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Smeer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salcedo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smeer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smeer managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Smeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salcedo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salcedo misses with an elbow over the top.

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

Salcedo takes the fight into the clinch.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Smeer avoids the damage to the body.
Salcedo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salcedo stalling in the clinch but Smeer improves position.

Salcedo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salcedo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Salcedo forces Smeer back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smeer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smeer avoids the elbow strike from Salcedo, against the cage.
Smeer avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Smeer fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smeer blocks it with crossed arms.
Smeer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Salcedo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smeer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Salcedo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Smeer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smeer shoots and misses
and Salcedo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smeer's knee momentarily.

Smeer gets a takedown into half guard.

Smeer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salcedo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smeer.
Salcedo wants to get back to full guard but Smeer has passed into side control.
Frank Smeer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to hold on but Smeer pushes him away.

Smeer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Smeer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salcedo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Salcedo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo reaches up to try and control the position but Smeer seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salcedo rolls and tries to escape and now Smeer has his back!
Smeer gets his hands free as Salcedo looks to control.

Smeer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Salcedo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salcedo trying to control the action but Smeer just sinks the hooks in.
Smeer scores with punches to the body.

Smeer looking for the RNC.

Smeer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smeer is hanging on to Salcedo's back as he tries to escape.
Smeer is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Smeer gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Smeer gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Smeer apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Salcedo gets caught flat footed, as Smeer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcedo wants to stand and escape but Smeer is having none of it.

Smeer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smeer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salcedo looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smeer 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.
Salcedo controls Smeer momentarily but Smeer frees himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Smeer!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen McDonald struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs 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. This should be a great matchup!

Genetia
vs
McDonald

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joliver Genetia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Genetia circles away and keeps his distance.
Genetia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

McDonald is rocked!

It looks like Glen McDonald has been cut.
Genetia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Genetia finish him?

Genetia instigates a clinch.

McDonald manages to pull guard.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
Genetia wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Genetia won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Genetia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Genetia pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genetia postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.

McDonald working for a triangle but Genetia defends it easily.

Genetia stands up and waves to McDonald to follow him.
McDonald looks gassed!
McDonald is looking to clinch but Genetia is avoiding it.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Genetia.

Genetia instigates a clinch.
Genetia tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Genetia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McDonald manages to pull guard.

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Genetia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Genetia stands up from McDonald's guard - Genetia perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genetia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Genetia misses with a wild body shot.
Genetia throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Genetia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald prevents Genetia from breaking the clinch.

McDonald pulls guard.
McDonald looking to control.

McDonald pushes Genetia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Genetia manages to get underhooks.

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

Genetia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Genetia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Genetia wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDonald trying to control but Genetia is working from the bottom.
Genetia can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Genetia is trying to stand.

Genetia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Joliver Genetia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genetia throws a combination that misses

and McDonald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Genetia's guard now.
Genetia wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Genetia keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Genetia is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
McDonald passes Genetia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Genetia!
Genetia wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McDonald looking to control but Genetia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Genetia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDonald. McDonald cracks Genetia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Genetia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genetia as he avoids it easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but Genetia is having none of it.
Genetia misses with a double jab

and McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald has Genetia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Genetia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
Genetia keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Genetia manages to break the clinch.
Genetia closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
and McDonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Genetia cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Genetia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.

Genetia scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to stand but Genetia is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Genetia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
Genetia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Glen McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Genetia manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McDonald as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Genetia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McDonald! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glen McDonald!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ODonnell comes to the cage accompanied by Going down to Boston. Sean ODonnell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

ODonnell
vs
Dickson

175 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Inexperienced

Carnage Fight Wear

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, Sean ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ODonnell as he avoids it easily.
Dickson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dickson throws a big shot that misses.
Dickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ODonnell.

ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
Dickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
ODonnell prevents Dickson from breaking the clinch.

ODonnell jumps guard.
Dickson tries to free his leg and advance position but ODonnell is retaining full guard.
Dickson stopping the sweep attempt from ODonnell.
ODonnell scores with a nice shot.
ODonnell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickson's guard.

ODonnell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing ODonnell from controlling successfully.
Dickson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

ODonnell stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Dickson gets caught flat footed, as ODonnell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
ODonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard.
ODonnell stops Dickson from standing up.
ODonnell postures up.
Dickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson is looking to stand up but ODonnell isn't so interested in that idea.

ODonnell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ODonnell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dickson working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ODonnell looks for a takedown but Dickson sprawls well.
A lazy left from Dickson finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dickson throws a series of punches but ODonnell moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Dickson - just one landing.
Dickson cracks ODonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dickson scores with a nice head shot.

ODonnell has closed the distance and engaged Dickson in a clinch.
Dickson is trying to break free.

ODonnell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell wants to control but Dickson is keeping him busy.
ODonnell advances nicely into full mount.
ODonnell scoring with strikes but Dickson is staying in there.
ODonnell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
ODonnell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

ODonnell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dickson is surviving well by controlling ODonnell's body position as best he can.
Dickson wants to control but ODonnell is having none of it.
ODonnell looking to control but Dickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell unloading with bombs!
ODonnell looking to control but Dickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dickson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ODonnell with the ground and pound from mount.
Dickson is looking to get to half guard.
ODonnell with shots to the head and body - Dickson looks very uncomfortable down there.
ODonnell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
ODonnell looking to control and managing it successfully.
ODonnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickson is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dickson is in a horrible position here. ODonnell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
ODonnell tries to control but Dickson wriggling away.
Dickson working to try and regain half guard.
ODonnell working Dickson over with strikes here.
Dickson is looking to get to half guard.
Dickson gets back to half guard.

ODonnell decides to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson slow jab from ODonnell misses its intended target.
ODonnell fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean ODonnell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dickson tries for a takedown but ODonnell circles away easily

and ODonnell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dickson wants to get back to his feet.
ODonnell controlling the action here.
Dickson manages to get to full guard.

Dickson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Dickson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ODonnell passes into half guard.
Dickson is breathing heavily.
Dickson has hold of ODonnell's hands but ODonnell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Dickson is rocked!
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!
Dickson trying to control but ODonnell postures up.
Dickson is still on wobbly legs! Can ODonnell finish him?
ODonnell lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ODonnell 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.
ODonnell drops an elbow to the side of Dickson's head.

ODonnell is looking for a kimura but Dickson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ODonnell to get the leverage.
ODonnell is nestled in close to Dickson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dickson is trying to control but can't.
Sean ODonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ODonnell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

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.
Dickson tries to kick ODonnell off in order to stand up. ODonnell Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dickson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, ODonnell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dickson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

ODonnell scores a takedown into full mount!
Dickson regains half guard.
Dickson is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ODonnell lands a nice short elbow.

ODonnell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dickson to stand up.
Are you kidding me?! ODonnell ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dickson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean ODonnell!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Sullivan

170 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Sullivan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.

Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sullivan, right into the meat.

Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Sullivan drops back down to his feet.
Jim Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Sullivan is trying to stall.

Smith pulls Sullivan into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is stalling here.
A short left from Smith.
Sullivan taking a breather.
Sullivan looking to stall.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sullivan regains guard.
Sullivan has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sullivan blocks the elbow strike.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.

Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith pushes down on Sullivan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan pushes Smith off, looking to escape but Smith dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Sullivan is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Niinisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Diehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Diehl looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Niinisto
vs
Diehl

175 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauli Niinisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Diehl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diehl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niinisto is looking to clinch but Diehl is avoiding it.
Niinisto tries to clinch there but Diehl circles away.
Diehl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diehl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niinisto pinned against the cage. Niinisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niinisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Diehl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Niinisto tries to clinch there but Diehl circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niinisto landing knees to the head.
Diehl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sauli Niinisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Diehl.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehl looking for a takedown.
Niinisto stalling.
Diehl wants to break free but Niinisto has control.

Niinisto manages to break the clinch.

Diehl fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niinisto sprawls well initially but Diehl persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diehl looks gassed!
Niinisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diehl.
Niinisto is looking to improve his position.
Niinisto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diehl tries to stand and escape but Niinisto is controlling the position.
Niinisto tries to get to full guard but Diehl has control of the leg.
Diehl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diehl wants to pass the guard but Niinisto is defending well.

Niinisto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Diehl pulls his head out easily.
Niinisto regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehl stopping the sweep attempt from Niinisto.

Niinisto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diehl trying to control but Niinisto is working from the bottom.
Diehl tries to free his leg and advance position but Niinisto is retaining full guard.
Niinisto is trying to control the position but Diehl postures up.
Niinisto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Niinisto keeping moving, preventing Diehl from controlling successfully.

Niinisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diehl passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diehl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Diehl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Diehl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niinisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Niinisto gets back to half guard.
Diehl frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diehl with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diehl putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Niinisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diehl with the ground and pound from mount.
Diehl forces the positional change into back control.

Diehl has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Niinisto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Niinisto just trying to survive but Diehl is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diehl has Niinisto flattened out and is raining down punches.
Niinisto is covering up but some of the strikes from Diehl are getting through and doing damage.
Diehl is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Diehl working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehl struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Diehl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diehl shoots in for a takedown but Niinisto shows good takedown defense.
Niinisto wants to clinch.
Diehl blocks a head kick by Niinisto.
Sauli Niinisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diehl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Niinisto as he jumps to the side.
Niinisto misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niinisto, right into the meat.
Diehl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sauli Niinisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Diehl.
Niinisto is looking to clinch.
Ronnie Diehl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehl keeps the fight on the outside.
Diehl is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niinisto tries to clinch there but Diehl circles away.
Niinisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diehl swats away the attempt to clinch by Niinisto.
Niinisto tries to clinch but Diehl is having none of it.
Diehl swats away the attempt to clinch by Niinisto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinisto tries to clinch there but Diehl circles away.
Niinisto tries to clinch up.
Diehl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niinisto swivels and escapes.
Niinisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niinisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Diehl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diehl lands in his opponent's guard.
Niinisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diehl manages to get himself to full guard.
Diehl manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Diehl jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Niinisto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Niinisto and Diehl has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehl is putting a hurting on Niinisto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diehl trying to control the action but Niinisto is working from the bottom.

Diehl decides to stand back up. Diehl steps back and let's Niinisto get back to his feet.
Diehl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diehl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niinisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diehl staying out of range there.

Diehl scores with a takedown into Niinisto's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehl stands and throws Niinisto's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diehl advances nicely into full mount.

Diehl goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Niinisto is on top in guard.
Niinisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niinisto throws a strike but Diehl rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Diehl postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Niinisto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diehl, into his guard.
Diehl keeping moving, preventing Niinisto from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto won't allow Diehl to sweep him here.

Niinisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Diehl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niinisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diehl managing to control the position.

Diehl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Diehl 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Niinisto tries to clinch but Diehl moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Diehl or perhaps it was just good defense by Niinisto which made him look bad.
Diehl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Niinisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diehl shoots in but Niinisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niinisto tries to land a front kick but Diehl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Diehl. That snapped Niinisto's head back.
Diehl swats away the attempt to clinch by Niinisto.

Niinisto gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niinisto lands a damaging elbow.

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

Diehl gets a takedown into half guard.
Niinisto is looking to control Diehl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niinisto avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehl is tying to control. Niinisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Diehl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niinisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diehl.

Diehl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Niinisto is just riding it out for now. Diehl eventually gives up the hold.
Ronnie Diehl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diehl moves nicely into side control.
Diehl advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Diehl punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diehl with a couple of short strikes.
Niinisto is working to get back to half guard.
Niinisto taking shots to the head.
Diehl with a couple of short strikes.
Diehl with shots to the head and body - Niinisto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Niinisto is squirming around, avoiding Diehl's attempts to control the action.
Diehl sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diehl has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niinisto's face.
Niinisto is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niinisto tries to hold on but Diehl postures up.
Diehl tries to control but Niinisto wriggling away.
Diehl looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diehl controlling his opponent.
Niinisto working to try and regain half guard.
Diehl looking to finish Niinisto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Niinisto!
Niinisto tries to hold on but Diehl postures up.
Niinisto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Niinisto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diehl has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niinisto's face.
Diehl looking to finish Niinisto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Niinisto!
Niinisto can't escape the position.
Diehl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niinisto is looking to escape.
Niinisto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sauli Niinisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diehl is trying to take his opponent's back.
Niinisto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diehl has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Niinisto's face.
Niinisto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diehl working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Diehl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diehl 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Diehl!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Loving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loving's entrance music is FUCK ANDRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE SUCKS DICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bryan Swain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Loving
vs
Swain

185 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Loving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Swain!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loving will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loving shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Loving shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Loving. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loving could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Swain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loving is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Swain.
Swain has had enough of the clinch but Loving keeps him there for the moment.

Loving breaks from the clinch.
Loving tries to clinch
and Swain counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Swain.
Swain tries to clinch up.
Swain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loving is breathing heavily.

Swain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loving looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Loving working for a triangle but Swain defends it easily.
Swain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loving trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Loving throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Swain pushing down on Loving's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loving regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swain content to stall in guard here.

Loving is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Loving is retaining full guard.
Loving trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Loving wants to sweep but no luck.
Loving throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Loving trying to strike off his back.
Loving wants to sweep here but Swain controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loving throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Loving looking for a sweep. Not yet Loving, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Swain digs a good body shot into Loving's ribs.

Loving changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swain is looking to regain half guard here but Loving keeps moving and retains side control.
Loving sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Loving avoids the strikes from the bottom by Swain.

Loving swings around for an armbar but Swain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Loving's guard.
Swain trying to control but Loving is working from the bottom.
Loving might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Loving is looking for a triangle here but Swain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swain trying to control the action but Loving is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Loving has escaped the position, nice work there.
Swain wants to control but Loving is keeping him busy.
Loving tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Loving gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swain is keen to just control but Loving is a slippery customer.
Loving moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loving wants to sweep here but Swain controlling him for the moment.
Loving keeping moving, preventing Swain from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Loving is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Swain rolls with it to try and escape but Loving cranks on the arm and Swain is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Loving!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredrick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredrick Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tatum
vs
Coleman

177 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Goodness You Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredrick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tatum gets caught flat footed, as Coleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.

Tatum has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coleman doesn't defend quickly enough and Tatum has managed to lock this one up! Can Coleman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tatum on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dredrick Tatum!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aschen Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bodies by Drowning Pool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Breaker
vs
Wallace

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Carnage Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aschen Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Breaker misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aschen Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace stands up over Breaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.

Breaker is rocked!
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Oh Breaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wallace distracts Breaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Wallace stands up over Breaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Wallace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Breaker's head.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace stands up over Breaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wallace stands up over Breaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Breaker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Wallace frees his head nicely. Oh but Breaker has switched to an armbar! Wallace is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aschen Breaker!