EUFC 21: The Bounty PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Parcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parcell has chosen In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Couture
vs
Parcell

185 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

188 cm
19
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Handy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Parcell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture has a takedown stuffed.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Parcell misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Parcell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Parcell won't allow Couture to get back to his feet.
Parcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture is looking to stand up but Parcell isn't so interested in that idea.
Parcell preventing the sweep.

Couture pushes Parcell off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture tries to clinch there but Parcell circles away.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Parcell tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.

Parcell breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parcell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Parcell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Parcell has control of the leg.

Parcell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couture is just riding it out for now. Parcell eventually gives up the hold.

Couture makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parcell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parcell tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Couture tries to clinch up but Parcell circles away and keeps his distance.
Parcell blocks a low kick nicely.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parcell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parcell keeps the fight on the outside.

Parcell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to stall but Parcell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Parcell gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parcell digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.

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

Parcell drives through and clinches with Couture against the cage.
Parcell blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Parcell breaks the clinch.

Parcell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Parcell can't get the takedown.
Handy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Parcell.
Parcell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parcell looking for a takedown.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture lands an uppercut.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Parcell.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Parcell.
Parcell is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns Parcell into the cage.
Couture prevents Parcell from breaking the clinch.

Parcell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parcell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parcell is working an open guard so Couture takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Parcell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Couture drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Couture stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Couture clinches but Parcell breaks the clinch

and Parcell counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcell being controlled here momentarily.
Parcell wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Parcell trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to stand but Parcell is controlling the position.
Couture manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parcell tries to hold on but Couture pushes him away.

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.
Parcell working to try and regain half guard.
Couture controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture trying to control but Parcell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Parcell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Parcell or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Parcell shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Parcell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couture tries to clinch up

and Parcell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parcell.
Parcell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Couture wriggles free and stands up.

Parcell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parcell working over Couture with some ground and pound. Couture looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Parcell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture pushes Parcell off looking to stand but Parcell dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parcell trying to control from half guard but Couture is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Couture kicks Parcell off and gets back to his feet.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parcell swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Couture gets a clinch.
Parcell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Parcell.

Couture has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture misses with some punches.
Parcell misses with a punch on the inside.
Parcell has Couture pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Couture manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parcell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
Parcell letting Couture take a breather here.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Parcell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parcell blocks an elbow strike.
Parcell blocking some punches.
Parcell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Parcell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Couture wants to stall.
Parcell looking to stall.
Couture lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Parcell breaks from the clinch.
Parcell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Couture counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Parcell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parcell is looking to escape.
Parcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Couture stands up from mount. Strange move.
Couture stuffs the takedown.

Parcell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Couture sprawls well initially but Parcell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Couture tries to roll over but Parcell keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks like he's trying to stand up.

Couture kicks Parcell off and gets back to his feet.
Couture wants to clinch

and Parcell counters by clinching up.

Parcell breaks from the clinch.
Handy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parcell keeps the fight on the outside.
Parcell tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to clinch

and Parcell counters by clinching up.
Parcell throws a head punch that misses.
Parcell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Parcell.
Parcell is trying to break free.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but Parcell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Parcell.
Couture controlling the action here for a moment.
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parcell pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parcell has Couture pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Couture just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parcell's brow.
Parcell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Couture is keeping busy.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parcell.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Parcell.

Parcell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Couture regains guard.

Couture has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Parcell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Parcell tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Parcell shoots in.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Parcell pushes him off.
Parcell has a takedown stuffed.
Parcell shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parcell has his takedown stuffed

and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parcell wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Couture drives through with a takedown into guard.

Couture stands and steps away. Parcell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Couture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parcell, pushing him back against the cage.
Couture leaning against his opponent.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parcells head.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture tries for a takedown but Parcell manages to get underhooks.

Couture manages to break the clinch.
Parcell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Parcell breaks the clinch.
Parcell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Parcell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Parcell moves into the clinch.

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

Parcell clinches up against the cage.
Parcell lands an elbow inside.
Parcell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couture smiles and moves away.
Handy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Parcell.

Parcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parcell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Parcell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture gets full guard.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parcell!
Couture controlling from the full mount.
Parcell wants to control but Couture is having none of it.
Couture takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Handy Couture just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Couture tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parcell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Couture really felt that one!

Couture pushes Parcell up against the cage in a clinch.

Couture has Parcell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Parcell tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Parcell's guard.
Handy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parcell is trying to keep Couture in close.

Couture decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Parcell fails to land the takedown.
Parcell misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture clinches but Parcell breaks the clinch
and Parcell counters with a three punch combo that has Couture backing up. Couture nods at Parcell to acknowledge the strikes.
Couture is looking to clinch but Parcell is avoiding it.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parcell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parcell darts in trying to clinch

and Couture counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Parcell.
Couture creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Couture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parcell is keeping busy.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Parcell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parcell connects with a high kick.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - Parcell circles away.

Couture forces Parcell back against the cage and clinches.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Parcell.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parcell backwards.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parcell backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcell lands a nice elbow.
Parcell misses with some punches.
Parcell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handy Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parcell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parcell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couture pulls his leg out and moves away.

Couture clinches up with Parcell and pushes him back against the cage.
Parcell lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Handy Couture has been cut.
Parcell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Couture avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Parcell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Parcell lands an elbow inside that Couture shrugs off.
Parcell has Couture pressed against the cage.

Parcell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parcell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Couture stopping the sweep attempt from Parcell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parcell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Couture trying to control but Parcell is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Handy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Couture 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handy Couture!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Click Click (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Click Click could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonas Villa's chin.

Click
vs
Villa

200 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

198 cm
21
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Click Click!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Villa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Click closes the distance and clinches up with Villa, looking for a takedown. Click pushes Villa against the cage but Villa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Click fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Villa sprawls well initially but Click persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Click is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Villa trying to control but Click postures up.

Click seems to be looking for submissions.
Villa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

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

Click is looking for a kimura here.
Villa wants to improve his position but Click is controlling well.
Villa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Click. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Click is looking to advance position but Villa won't allow it.
Villa manages to get to full guard.
Click is breathing heavily.
Villa keeping full guard, as Click tries to pass.
Click is working hard here to advance position.
Click being controlled here momentarily.

Click thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Click postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Villa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Click, into his guard.
Villa landing with the ground and pound.

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

Click throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Villa stopping the sweep attempt from Click.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Click looking for a guillotine here but Villa defends easily.

Click is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Click looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Click manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Villa manages to get himself to full guard.

Click 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Click advances position into side control!

Click tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Villa is pushing Click's head away, looking to escape. Click manages to hold on to the position though.
Villa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Click works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Click tries for a kimura but Villa is defending well.

Click tries for a kimura but Villa is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Villa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Villa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Click Click is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Click fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villa misses the jab.
Villa is breathing heavily.
Click fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villa tries to bum rush Click with a series of wild strikes but Click uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Click shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villa but Villa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Click Click. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Click shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Villa pinned against the cage. Villa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Villa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Click.

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.
Click needs to keep his hands up - Villa had a free shot at his head there.
Villa cracks a nice hook into Click's ribs.
Click fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Villa has managed to clinch.
Come on Villa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Villa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa lands an elbow just above Click 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Villa.
Click fails to pull guard.
Click can't get the takedown.
Villa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Click tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Villa smiles and moves away.
Villa misses with a jab, cross combination.

Villa moves into range and clinches up with Click.
Click can't get the takedown.
Villa lands a left hand.
Click tries to pull guard but Villa won't allow it.
Click wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa is trying to stall.

Click successfully pulls guard.

Click has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Villa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Click bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villa's guard.
Click advances position into side control!
Click tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Click is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Villa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Click gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Villa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Click lets go of the hold and Villa can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Click Click!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tincher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden MacMadchea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacMadchea's choice of entrance music: London Calling by The Clash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tincher
vs
MacMadchea

175 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

170 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Tincher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden MacMadchea!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tincher rushes MacMadchea and presses him up against the cage.
Tincher is pressed up against the cage. MacMadchea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tincher down to the mat. Tincher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tincher fails to land with a series of punches.
MacMadchea closes the distance and clinches up with Tincher, looking for a takedown. MacMadchea pushes Tincher against the cage but Tincher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacMadchea darts in trying to clinch
and Tincher counters with a series of strikes. MacMadchea will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacMadchea wants to clinch but Tincher slips to the side

and Tincher moves into the clinch.
MacMadchea keeps control of Tincher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

MacMadchea pulls guard.
Tincher trying to control but MacMadchea is working from the bottom.
Tincher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacMadchea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacMadchea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tincher tries to free his leg and advance position but MacMadchea is retaining full guard.
MacMadchea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacMadchea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tincher wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMadchea is taking a breather. Tincher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacMadchea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tincher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacMadchea passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMadchea lands a nice shot to the head.
Tincher is squirming around, avoiding MacMadchea's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by MacMadchea.
Tincher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tincher slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacMadchea frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea controlling the pace for now.
MacMadchea cracks Tincher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MacMadchea looking to finish Tincher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tincher!
MacMadchea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tincher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tincher is breathing heavily.
MacMadchea scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tincher?
MacMadchea scoring with strikes but Tincher is staying in there.
Tincher throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tincher wants to get back to his feet.
MacMadchea scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tincher is looking for a way out.
Tincher is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tincher could be in trouble here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacMadchea trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tincher doesn't escape.
Tincher rolls, trying to escape but MacMadchea keeps control of the position.
MacMadchea gets his hands free as Tincher looks to control.

Tincher preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacMadchea.
MacMadchea has the hooks in. Tincher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacMadchea is trying to stick to Tincher's back but Tincher is turning into MacMadchea. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacMadchea's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tincher.

MacMadchea is working an open guard so Tincher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tincher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and MacMadchea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tincher won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tincher sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacMadchea is looking to take a break and control but Tincher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacMadchea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

MacMadchea seems to be working for a kimura but Tincher defends the submission attempt.
MacMadchea wants to take a breather but Tincher is having none of it.
MacMadchea passes to full mount!
MacMadchea blocks Tincher's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacMadchea content just to control the position here.
MacMadchea working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden MacMadchea 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.

Tincher tries to clinch up.
MacMadchea blocks a head kick by Tincher.
MacMadchea with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tincher counters with a left and a right that stings MacMadchea.
MacMadchea scores with a head kick.
MacMadchea closes the distance and clinches up with Tincher, looking for a takedown. MacMadchea pushes Tincher against the cage but Tincher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacMadchea tries a head kick but it misses.
MacMadchea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tincher tries to avoid it but MacMadchea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tincher to the ground. Tincher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan Tincher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden MacMadchea.
Tincher tries to clinch but MacMadchea is having none of it.
MacMadchea tries to clinch up.

Tincher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacMadchea's guard.
Tincher wants to stand but MacMadchea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacMadchea tries to land a sweep but no joy.

MacMadchea keeping busy on the bottom but Tincher has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacMadchea slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tincher being controlled here momentarily.
MacMadchea looking for a sweep. Not yet MacMadchea, not yet.
Tincher is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
MacMadchea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacMadchea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacMadchea is trying to keep Tincher in close.
Tincher won't allow MacMadchea to sweep him here.
MacMadchea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tincher's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacMadchea works over Tincher with some ground and pound from guard.

MacMadchea 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.

Tincher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tincher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tincher has his hands on MacMadchea's head, controlling the position.
Aiden MacMadchea has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tincher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacMadchea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tincher lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tincher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacMadchea trying to control the position from guard on top but Tincher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tincher instigates a clinch.
Tincher has MacMadchea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacMadchea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacMadchea wants a takedown.
Tincher wants a takedown.
MacMadchea tries to pull guard but Tincher won't allow it.

Tincher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tincher tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Tincher.

Tincher clinches with his opponent.

Tincher manages to break the clinch.
Tincher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Tincher has MacMadchea up against the cage in a clinch.
MacMadchea can't get the takedown.
Tincher tries to score a body lock takedown but MacMadchea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

MacMadchea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tincher trying to control but MacMadchea is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea trying to control the position here.
MacMadchea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacMadchea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacMadchea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacMadchea lands a nice shot to the head.

MacMadchea looking for a guillotine from mount but Tincher is having none of it.
Tincher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacMadchea on the ground.
MacMadchea avoids the attempt from Tincher to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Tincher will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tincher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacMadchea fails with a takedown attempt.
MacMadchea takes one on the button.
Tincher tries a head kick but it misses.

Tincher forces MacMadchea back against the cage and clinches.
Tincher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacMadchea up against the cage.

Tincher manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Tincher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

MacMadchea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tincher to the mat! Tincher manages to get full guard.
MacMadchea trying to control but Tincher is working from the bottom.
Tincher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tincher unloading with bombs!
Tincher raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tincher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tincher is landing with some decent strikes but MacMadchea is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacMadchea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tincher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tincher tries to control but MacMadchea wriggling away.
MacMadchea wants to hold on but Tincher pushes him away.
Tincher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tincher prevents MacMadchea from getting the reversal.
MacMadchea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacMadchea is trying desperately to improve position.
Tincher landing strikes from the mount and MacMadchea is in trouble!

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.
Tincher working the ground and pound effectively.

Tincher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacMadchea is surviving well by controlling Tincher's body position as best he can.
MacMadchea tries to reverse the position but Tincher maintains control.
Tincher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
MacMadchea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tincher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tincher looking to finish MacMadchea with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacMadchea!
Tincher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
MacMadchea tries to hold on but Tincher postures up.
MacMadchea in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMadchea can't escape the position.
Tincher punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacMadchea tries to hold on but Tincher pushes him away.
Tincher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
MacMadchea is squirming around, avoiding Tincher's attempts to control the action.
Tincher controlling from mount.
MacMadchea is desperately trying to improve his position but Tincher has a good base and remains in mount.
Tincher working the ground and pound effectively.
MacMadchea wants to control but Tincher is having none of it.
MacMadchea is looking to improve his position but Tincher isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
MacMadchea wants to get back to his feet.
MacMadchea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacMadchea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tincher avoids the attempt from MacMadchea to control.
MacMadchea working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Tincher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tincher 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Tincher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson comes into the arena with Tenacious D - Master Exploder blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Monsson
vs
Richardson

183 cm
18
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsson looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Monsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Monsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Monsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Monsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nate Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richardson scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Richardson throws a head kick but Monsson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richardson scores with a body shot.
Monsson is breathing heavily.
Monsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Monsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Monsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsson needs to keep his hands up - Richardson had a free shot at his head there.
Richardson drops Monsson with a big left hand and mounts him. Monsson is in big trouble!

Monsson is rocked!

Richardson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Monsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oh Monsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Monsson to take his back!
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Monsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Monsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Monsson is working to get back to half guard.
Monsson wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson prevents Monsson from getting the reversal.
Monsson tries to control the position but Richardson now has his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsson turns into Richardson and is now in his guard.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Monsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsson wants to pass the guard but Richardson is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Monsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Monsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richardson defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsson throwing shots but Richardson is blocking nicely.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsson is looking for a kimura here.
Monsson wants to advance to full mount but Richardson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Monsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson!
Monsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monsson is being controlled here.
Monsson is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids 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.

Richardson stands up.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monsson's head backwards.
Nate Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Monsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.

Monsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monsson passes Richardson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsson is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Monsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Richardson swinging wilding here.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richardson takes a swing at Monsson's ribcage but misses.
Monsson fails with the takedown.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Richardson catches Monsson right on the button with a cross.
Monsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Monsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Monsson shoots in.
Monsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richardson looks to land a body kick but Monsson moved away.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body.
Monsson looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.

Richardson gets caught flat footed, as Monsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monsson preventing the sweep.
Monsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monsson pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Monsson is controlling well.
Monsson is looking to advance position but Richardson won't allow it.
Monsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richardson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richardson is trying to stand up here but Monsson is controlling him well.
Monsson passes to full mount!

Monsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Richardson turns into him and now he's in Monsson's guard.

Monsson has an active guard here but Richardson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Monsson controls his leg.
Richardson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Richardson decides to stand up.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sebastian Monsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsson checks a leg kick.

Monsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Monsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsson stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Monsson from controlling successfully.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Monsson tries to pass.

Monsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsson has Richardson in his guard.
Richardson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monsson.
Richardson drops Monsson with a nice combination! Richardson dives into Monsson's guard, looking to finish!

Monsson is rocked!

Monsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks Monsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richardson!
Oh Monsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monsson is trying to improve his position.
Monsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Monsson is trying to work for a sweep but Richardson has mounted him!
Richardson trying to control but Monsson is having none of it.
Monsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richardson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richardson's back!
Sebastian Monsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Monsson 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, Richardson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Monsson looking for the choke from the back.

Richardson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Monsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Richardson is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richardson fending off the submission attempt from Monsson.

Monsson is persistently looking for the submission but Richardson is defending it well.

Monsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Richardson is controlling his hands well.

Monsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Monsson looking for the choke but no joy.

Monsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monsson is persistently looking for the submission but Richardson is defending it well.

Monsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Richardson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Richardson showing good submission defense here.
Sebastian Monsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson trying to control the hands but Monsson won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Monsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richardson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Richardson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CrankY PantZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Paper Planes. PantZ has chosen Beware! as his entrance music. The key to victory for Rob Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bradley
vs
PantZ

186 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CrankY PantZ!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for PantZ with that takedown attempt.
PantZ misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rob Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

PantZ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bradley's guard.
PantZ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bradley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. PantZ is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bradley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take PantZ's back instead.

Bradley tightening his grip on PantZ, looking for the choke.
PantZ breaks Bradley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
PantZ wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.

PantZ stands up from guard. Let's bang!

PantZ clinches up with Bradley and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradley tries a knee to the head but PantZ blocks it.
Bradley tries to land a knee to the head but PantZ blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PantZ looking for a takedown.

PantZ has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bradley regains guard immediately.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
PantZ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bradley is looking to stand back up but PantZ counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bradley.
The referee asks PantZ politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. PantZ prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bradley tries to improve position but can't.
Bradley being controlled for a moment.
PantZ's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bradley is looking for a sweep.
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
PantZ trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
PantZ passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
PantZ takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bradley can't escape the position.
PantZ controlling the position easily from mount.

PantZ looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
PantZ lands a heavy elbow.
PantZ controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, CrankY PantZ just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
PantZ just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and PantZ counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bradley keeping busy on the bottom but PantZ has passed one foot through into half guard.
PantZ is taking a breather. Bradley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. PantZ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute PantZ jumps into side control!
Bradley sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of PantZ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take PantZ's back!

PantZ defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bradley's arms.

Bradley looking for the choke but no joy.
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!

Bradley working for a choke but PantZ is defending well.
PantZ trying to control the position but Bradley manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

PantZ defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bradley's arms.
PantZ needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bradley tries to clinch

and PantZ counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bradley's guard now.
PantZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

PantZ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
PantZ passes Bradley's left leg - he's now in half guard.

PantZ is working for a kimura but Bradley is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradley is staying active underneath PantZ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
PantZ trying to control the pace.
Bradley is staying active underneath PantZ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bradley looking for submissions off his back.
Bradley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, PantZ has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley can't escape the position.
PantZ takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bradley gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, PantZ seems content to control.

Bradley looking for submissions off his back.
Bradley wants to improve his position but PantZ is controlling well.
Bradley is working hard here to advance position.
Bradley is trying to stand.

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.

Bradley actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, PantZ has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bradley is bucking up trying to escape but PantZ cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
PantZ controlling the pace for now.
Bradley is trying to escape the mount.

PantZ gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bradley tries to clinch but PantZ moves away

and PantZ counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bradley!
Bradley is in all sorts of trouble here.
PantZ controlling his opponent.
Bradley is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! PantZ connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bradley tries to reverse the position but PantZ maintains control.
Bradley is trying to reverse the position but instead PantZ has taken his back - oops!
Bradley can't escape the position.
PantZ biding his time, controlling Bradley.
PantZ controlling well, preventing Bradley from escaping the position.
PantZ is trying to stick to Bradley's back but Bradley is turning into PantZ. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in PantZ's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bradley.
PantZ is pulling down on Bradley's head. It's preventing any offense from Bradley, at least for the moment.

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.
PantZ is trying to control the position but Bradley postures up.
PantZ strikes from his own guard.
PantZ trying to keep a closed guard but Bradley is proving a slippery customer.
Bradley tries to free his leg and advance position but PantZ is retaining full guard.
Bradley is looking to advance position but PantZ has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bradley is trying to reverse the position but instead PantZ has taken his back - oops!
A bit of a pause in the action here. PantZ controlling the positon.
PantZ cracks Bradley with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bradley from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CrankY PantZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

PantZ dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradley. That did some damage!
Bradley closes the distance but PantZ moves to the side

and PantZ counters by moving into the clinch.
Bradley tries to land a knee to the head but PantZ blocks with his arms.
Bradley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bradley scores with a knee to the head.
Bradley tries a knee to the head but PantZ blocks it.

PantZ pulls guard.

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

Bradley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
PantZ is pushing down on Bradley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradley is fighting to maintain full guard but PantZ has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bradley manages to get to full guard.
PantZ trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
PantZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as PantZ controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradley looking for the choke but no joy.
Despite being in a bad position, PantZ is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.

Bradley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. PantZ defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
PantZ breaks Bradley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bradley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PantZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
PantZ trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.

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.
PantZ stays in close to Bradley's body and controls the position.
Bradley looking to hit a scissor sweep but PantZ is one step ahead there.

Bradley looking for a guillotine here but PantZ defends easily.

Bradley working for submissions but it's allowed PantZ to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley wants to get back to full guard but PantZ has mounted him!
Bradley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
PantZ tries to control but Bradley wriggling away.

PantZ get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley closes the distance but PantZ moves to the side

and PantZ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by PantZ.

PantZ has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bradley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bradley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bradley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
PantZ wants to control but Bradley is keeping him busy.
Bradley moves into full guard.
PantZ pushing down on Bradley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bradley won't allow PantZ to pass to mount.
Bradley is staying active underneath PantZ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bradley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Bradley working for a triangle but PantZ defends it easily.
PantZ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PantZ tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing PantZ from controlling successfully.

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

Bradley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! PantZ has picked Bradley up and slammed him! Bradley can't keep hold of the triangle and PantZ manages to pass to side control!
PantZ controls the position.
PantZ passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bradley!
PantZ tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Despite being in the dominant position, CrankY PantZ just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradley wants to clinch

and PantZ counters with a shoot takedown. Bradley fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
PantZ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
CrankY PantZ has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bradley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
CrankY PantZ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well PantZ 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CrankY PantZ!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sheets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheets comes to the cage accompanied by Hits from the bong--Cypress Hill. Terry Sheets has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sheets
vs
Bean

198 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Sheets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheets shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheets shoots in but Bean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheets moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bean misses with a few strikes there.

Bean forces Sheets back against the cage and clinches.
Bean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bean gets through Sheets's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Bean breaks from the clinch.
Bean lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sheets - he's out on his feet here! Bean follows up with another monster hook that separates Sheets from consciousness! Sheets falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bean stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butter Bean!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Horvat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Horvat
vs
Markakis

195 cm
19
239 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Markakis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis tries to clinch there but Horvat circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Horvat as Markakis shoots in.

Markakis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Markakis trying to control the pace.

Markakis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Markakis is looking to clinch but Horvat is avoiding it.
Markakis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horvat.
Horvat is breathing heavily.
Markakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horvat misses with a takedown
and Markakis counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markakis drops Horvat with a beautiful combination! Horvat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Markakis is looking for the KO!
Horvat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markakis as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markakis circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Horvat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markakis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Horvat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markakis's guard.
Horvat postures up.
Horvat looking to pass the guard.
Horvat trying to control but Markakis is working from the bottom.
Horvat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Markakis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Markakis keeping full guard, as Horvat tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horvat preventing the sweep.
Horvat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horvat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Markakis for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Markakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Markakis landing with the ground and pound.
Markakis trying to control but Horvat is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis is looking to stand up but Horvat won't let him.
Horvat working a defensive guard here.
Markakis wants to control from the top but Horvat keeps moving.
Markakis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horvat keeping moving, preventing Markakis from controlling successfully.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markakis tries to stand but Horvat is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markakis as he avoids it easily.
Markakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Horvat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markakis's guard.

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

Markakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Markakis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markakis tries to clinch up but Horvat circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Markakis takes the fight into the clinch.

Markakis has hold of one of Horvat's legs. Horvat is fighting the takedown attempt but Markakis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Markakis wants to stand but Horvat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Horvat has his foot on Markakis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markakis works his way back into a safe position though.
Markakis tries to stand but Horvat is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markakis passes Horvat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Horvat is trying to maintain the position but Markakis is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis tries to stand and escape but Horvat actually recovers to full guard.
Markakis forces his way into half guard.
Markakis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Markakis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horvat is looking to escape.

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.
Markakis wants to control but Horvat has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Horvat wants to control but Markakis is keeping busy.
Markakis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Horvat trying to control but Markakis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis wants to free his trapped foot but Horvat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horvat wants to control but Markakis is keeping busy.
Markakis wants to stand up but Horvat is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markakis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Markakis.

Markakis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Horvat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horvat struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horvat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Markakis wants to stand up but Horvat has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Horvat moves into full guard.
Markakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Horvat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markakis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Markakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Horvat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Horvat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Horvat shoots and misses
and Markakis counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Markakis looks at the referee who does nothing so Markakis lands a crushing right that sends Horvat to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Markakis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Campbell's choice of entrance music: We are the Champions. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baggins
vs
Campbell

150 cm
22
135 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear

Transformer Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Baggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Campbell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Baggins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campbell works the jab nicely.
Baggins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frodo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baggins throws a right and a left that both miss.

Baggins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baggins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baggins!

Campbell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Campbell has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baggins has worked his arm free - good work by Baggins!
Campbell looks gassed!
Baggins sneaks back into half guard.
Baggins wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell postures up in Baggins's guard and throws a big left but Baggins blocks it.
Baggins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Baggins wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baggins is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baggins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Campbell is in a horrible position here. Baggins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Baggins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Campbell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Baggins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Campbell is now in Baggins's guard. A big mistake from Baggins there, giving up the dominant position!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baggins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baggins passes to full mount!
Baggins lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Campbell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baggins lands a heavy elbow.
Baggins is landing with some decent strikes but Campbell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Baggins working for a submission but Campbell is keeping him at bay.

Baggins swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frodo Baggins!
Frodo Baggins retains his bantamweight title!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Wings of a Butterfly. Larusso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr. Miagi screaming Banzai!. Daniel Larusso 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!

Hansen
vs
Larusso

185 cm
22
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Larusso as Hansen shoots in.
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Larusso.
Larusso tests Hansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larusso lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hansen - he's out on his feet here! Larusso follows up with another monster hook that separates Hansen from consciousness! Hansen falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Larusso stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso is the new middleweight champion!