DFC 22: Rebirth PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between FIST FISTER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

FISTER
vs
Pitt

179 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FIST FISTER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FISTER is looking to clinch.
FISTER tries to score with a low kick but Pitt moves his leg out of the way.
FISTER lands the left hand.
FISTER wants to clinch.
FISTER scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Brad Pitt has been cut.
FISTER will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FISTER goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
FISTER throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
FISTER really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
FISTER swinging wilding here.
FISTER tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FISTER attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pitt swats away the attempt to clinch by FISTER.
A jab lands there for FISTER.
FISTER fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FISTER misses with a leg kick.
Pitt slips a straight right by FISTER.
Pitt avoids the head kick by FISTER.
FISTER moves in looking to clinch but Pitt pushes him off.
A punch combination from FISTER misses.
FISTER connects with a crisp jab.
FISTER misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FISTER throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
FISTER lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pitt backs up against the cage.
FISTER swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from FISTER.
FISTER takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
FISTER tries to bum rush Pitt with a series of wild strikes but Pitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitt shoots in for a takedown but FISTER shows good takedown defense.
FISTER misses with a wild combination.
Pitt shoots for a takedown but FISTER saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
FISTER misses with a head kick.
FISTER is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
FISTER misses with a head kick.
FIST FISTER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from FISTER. No joy for Pitt on that attempt.
FIST FISTER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pitt.
FISTER throws a one two combo.
Pitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pitt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around FISTER's waist but FISTER gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitt off to one side.
FISTER scores with a jab to the body.
FISTER is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitt moves out of range of the body kick from FISTER.
FISTER swinging wilding here.

Pitt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pitt controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt advances nicely into full mount.
Pitt controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

FIST FISTER dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Pitt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
FISTER attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
FISTER stalks Pitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pitt's face. Pitt staggers backwards, shaken.
FISTER swinging wilding here.
FISTER wants to clinch up but Pitt keeps it at a distance.
FISTER misses with the combination.
Pitt avoids the head kick by FISTER.

Pitt gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitt in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pitt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pitt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pitt trying to control the action but FISTER is working from the bottom.
FISTER pushes Pitt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pitt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
FISTER wants to get back to his feet but Pitt drags him back down.

Pitt stands up and beckons FISTER to his feet.
FISTER is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
FISTER pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pitt is out of range and FISTER settles back down.

That's four 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.
FISTER tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FISTER is looking to score with low kicks.
Pitt blocks a head kick by FISTER.
FISTER is looking to clinch.
FISTER misses with a few strikes there.
Pitt dodges the punch combination from FISTER.
FISTER tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FISTER is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FISTER tries to clinch up but Pitt circles away and keeps his distance.
FISTER lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - FISTER looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brad Pitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brad Pitt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

FISTER throws a right hand that Pitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitt also avoids with ease.
FISTER throws a low kick, looking for Pitt's leg but Pitt calmly moves out of range.
FISTER tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
FISTER tries to clinch up but Pitt circles away and keeps his distance.
FISTER misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from FISTER.
FISTER tries to clinch but Pitt is having none of it.
Pitt staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for FISTER, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Pitt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with FISTER, pushing him back against the cage.
Pitt scores a nice knee to the body.
Pitt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. FISTER fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FISTER stalks Pitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pitt's face. Pitt staggers backwards, shaken.
FISTER swings for the body but Pitt moves out of range.
A head kick misses from FISTER.
Nice takedown defense from FISTER. No joy for Pitt on that attempt.
Pitt slips a jab and a cross from FISTER.
FISTER misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pitt pushes FISTER up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pitt landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt avoiding damage.

Pitt pulls guard effortlessly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Pitt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Revilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Revilla comes to the cage accompanied by Phenomenon- Thousand Foot Krutch. Joseph Revilla has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Revilla
vs
Bruens

180 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Revilla!
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, Paul Bruens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Revilla tries to avoid it but Bruens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Revilla to the ground. Revilla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Revilla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Revilla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruens to the mat! Bruens manages to get full guard.
Bruens keeping moving, preventing Revilla from controlling successfully.
Revilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Revilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruens controls Revilla momentarily but Revilla frees himself.
Revilla being controlled here momentarily.
Revilla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruens's guard.
Revilla wants to pass to mount but Bruens is defending the position.
Bruens keeping hold of Revilla's head, controlling as best he can.
Revilla is looking to take a break and control but Bruens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revilla drops an elbow to the side of Bruens's head.
Bruens is refusing to be controlled, as Revilla sits in half guard.
Revilla is just content to waste time from the top position. Bruens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revilla is looking to stand up but Bruens won't let him.

Bruens is looking for a triangle but Revilla pushes his legs off easily.
Revilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruens is trying to keep Revilla in close.
Revilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Revilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruens is retaining full guard.
Revilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Bruens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruens working a defensive guard here.
Bruens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Revilla kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bruens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruens looks gassed!
Bruens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Revilla is one step ahead there.
Bruens trying to keep a closed guard but Revilla is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Revilla gets a takedown into half guard.
Revilla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Revilla is trying to work for a kimura but Bruens is defending well.

Revilla seems to be looking for submissions.
Bruens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bruens looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens controlling Revilla's posture.
Revilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revilla stopping the sweep attempt from Bruens.
Revilla looking to pass the guard.
Revilla looking to sit in guard and control but Bruens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruens 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Revilla will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Revilla misses with the combination.

Revilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bruens sprawls well initially but Revilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bruens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bruens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Revilla can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruens sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bruens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Revilla is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens content just to control the position here.
Bruens unloads with some shots from mount but Revilla bucks and avoids them well.
Bruens controlling from mount.
Bruens sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bruens sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bruens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Revilla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Revilla tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Revilla wants to hold on but Bruens pushes him away.
Bruens trying to control but Revilla is having none of it.
Revilla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bruens on the ground.
Revilla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bruens is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Revilla has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Revilla!
Revilla trying to control but Bruens is working from the bottom.
Revilla postures up.
Bruens keeping full guard, as Revilla tries to pass.
Revilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revilla wants to control from the top but Bruens keeps moving.

Revilla is sitting in close to Bruens's body. Bruens has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Revilla is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Revilla is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bruens.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Bruens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Pardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pardo has chosen Don't Stop Believing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gortez
vs
Pardo

167 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Gortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Pardo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gortez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pardo pinned against the cage. Pardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gortez shoots in for a takedown but Pardo shows good takedown defense.

Pardo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pardo showed some decent athleticism there.

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

Pardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Pardo.
Pardo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gortez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardo wants to control the pace but Gortez is squirming around nicely.
Gortez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pardo looking to control but Gortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pardo prevents Gortez from getting the reversal.
Pardo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gortez is looking to escape.
Gortez is looking to improve his position but Pardo isn't that keen on the idea.
Gortez is breathing heavily.
Gortez tries to improve his position but instead Pardo has taken his back!
Pardo has good solid back control here.
Gortez tries to escape the position.

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.
Pardo tries to keep control of the position but Gortez is staying busy.

Pardo is working for a rear naked choke. Gortez is not defending it well and Pardo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gortez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gortez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Pardo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mankow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Aindreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy Aindreas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mankow
vs
Aindreas

167 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
19
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Mankow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murphy Aindreas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Aindreas.
Aindreas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Aindreas as Mankow shoots in.
Mankow shoots in but Aindreas avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Mankow scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aindreas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Aindreas is in a horrible position here. Mankow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aindreas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mankow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
BOOM! Mankow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aindreas wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankow with good strikes from the mount here!
Aindreas tries to buck Mankow off but he can't manage it.

Mankow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aindreas is now in Mankow's guard. A big mistake from Mankow there, giving up the dominant position!
Mankow wants to sweep here but Aindreas controlling him for the moment.
Mankow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aindreas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mankow.
Mankow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aindreas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aindreas looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aindreas is defending against the submission attempts here by Mankow.
Mankow throwing shots but Aindreas is blocking nicely.
Mankow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aindreas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mankow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mankow unloads with some shots from mount but Aindreas bucks and avoids them well.
Aindreas is bucking up trying to escape but Mankow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aindreas is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankow with shots to the head and body - Aindreas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aindreas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mankow misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mankow won't let Aindreas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mankow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aindreas is trying to stand.
Mankow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aindreas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

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.
Mankow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Aindreas somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Mankow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aindreas sprawls well initially but Mankow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mankow stops Aindreas from getting back to his feet.

Aindreas kicks Mankow off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Aindreas. No joy for Mankow on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mankow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mankow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left and a right from Mankow both land. Nice combination.
Mankow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aindreas tries to avoid it but Mankow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aindreas to the ground. Aindreas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mankow shoots for a double leg takedown but Aindreas sprawls well. He's pushed Mankow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mankow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aindreas has hold of Mankow's hands but Mankow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Mankow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mankow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mankow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aindreas counters with a series of strikes. Mankow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mankow misses with a takedown
and Aindreas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aindreas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mankow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mankow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aindreas.
Mankow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aindreas as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mankow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Aindreas both land. Nice combination.

Mankow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aindreas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mankow is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aindreas looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aindreas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mankow.
Mankow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Aindreas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mankow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aindreas as he avoids it easily.

Mankow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aindreas wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Mankow.

Mankow stands up.
Mankow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aindreas's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankow throws a lazy uppercut
letting Aindreas counter with a right hand.

Mankow scores a takedown into full mount!
Mankow lands with some strikes.
Mankow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mankow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mankow landing punches.
Mankow with a couple of short strikes.
Mankow has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aindreas's face.
Herbert Mankow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aindreas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Mankow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aindreas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankow lands a nice shot to the head.
Aindreas wants to get back to his feet.
Mankow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aindreas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mankow.

Aindreas somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Mankow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aindreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aindreas stuffs the takedown.
Aindreas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mankow on the side of the head.
Herbert Mankow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mankow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aindreas but Aindreas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aindreas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aindreas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mankow backs up against the cage.

Mankow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mankow wants to work for an arm triangle but Aindreas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Mankow.
Aindreas is not content to let Mankow control the position.
Mankow uses his free foot to push down on Aindreas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aindreas.

Mankow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mankow breaks from Aindreas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aindreas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Mankow.
Aindreas taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Mankow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mankow dodges the punch combination from Aindreas.
Mankow misses with a left hand
and Aindreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mankow shoots in looking for a takedown. Aindreas tries to sprawl out of it but Mankow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aindreas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mankow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aindreas tries to avoid it but Mankow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aindreas to the ground. Aindreas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mankow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mankow prevents Aindreas from getting back to his feet.
Mankow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mankow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aindreas keeping full guard, as Mankow tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mankow prevents Aindreas from getting back to his feet.
Aindreas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mankow.
Mankow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankow throws a strike but Aindreas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mankow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aindreas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mankow is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Aindreas.
Mankow swings for the body but Aindreas moves out of range.
Mankow misses with a takedown attempt - Aindreas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mankow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aindreas gets caught flat footed, as Mankow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mankow throws a strike but Aindreas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aindreas tries to stand but Mankow is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aindreas!

Mankow is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aindreas is surviving well by controlling Mankow's body position as best he can.
Mankow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mankow misses with some ground and pound and Aindreas recovers position to half guard.
Aindreas is trying to stand up here but Mankow is controlling him well.
Mankow trying to pass the guard but Aindreas defending well.
Mankow prevents Aindreas from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas is refusing to be controlled, as Mankow sits in half guard.

Aindreas pushes Mankow off and gets back to his feet.
Mankow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aindreas counters with a one-two to the body.

Mankow moves into the clinch.
Aindreas is pressed up against the cage. Mankow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aindreas down to the mat. Aindreas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mankow is looking to clinch but Aindreas is avoiding it.
Mankow throws a body kick the misses
and Aindreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aindreas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mankow looks to throw a body kick
and Aindreas counters with a three punch combo that has Mankow backing up. Mankow nods at Aindreas to acknowledge the strikes.
Mankow misses with a double jab
and Aindreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mankow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mankow.

Mankow seems to be working for a kimura but Aindreas defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankow working Aindreas over with strikes.
Mankow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aindreas defending well though.
Aindreas wants to get back to his feet.
Mankow works his way into full mount!
Mankow misses with a head shot.
Mankow working Aindreas over with strikes here.
Aindreas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mankow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Murphy Aindreas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aindreas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Mankow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between test ing bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiki Stomps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

ing bjj
vs
Stomps

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, test ing bjj!
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, Kiki Stomps!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ing bjj shoots in looking for a takedown. Stomps tries to sprawl out of it but ing bjj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stomps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ing bjj closes the distance and clinches up with Stomps, looking for a takedown. ing bjj pushes Stomps against the cage but Stomps circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Stomps clinches with his opponent.

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

ing bjj throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stomps postures up and lands a big shot to ing bjj's brow.
Stomps must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stomps throwing strikes from guard but ing bjj blocks nicely.
Stomps working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stomps won't allow ing bjj to sweep him here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomps tries to stand but ing bjj is controlling from the bottom.
Stomps is pushing down on ing bjj's leg trying to pass to half guard. ing bjj is fighting to maintain full guard but Stomps has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stomps has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ing bjj tries to lock up and control but Stomps gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ing bjj keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stomps lands a big shot there that rocks ing bjj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
ing bjj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ing bjj gets back to half guard.
Stomps seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ing bjj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ing bjj gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stomps gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
ing bjj is breathing heavily.
Stomps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for test ing bjj. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stomps shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stomps showed some decent athleticism there.
ing bjj is trying to get back to full guard.
Stomps is looking to take a break and control but ing bjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ing bjj wants to get back to full guard.
ing bjj is not content to let Stomps control the position.
Stomps is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ing bjj!
ing bjj is trying to escape the mount.
Stomps controlling from the full mount.

Stomps looking for a guillotine from mount but ing bjj is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ing bjj wants to hold on but Stomps pushes him away.
Stomps takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
ing bjj regains half guard.
ing bjj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomps.

ing bjj actively working from the bottom here.
ing bjj wants to get back to full guard.

ing bjj is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stomps pulls his head out easily.
ing bjj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for ing bjj.
Stomps stopping the sweep attempt from ing bjj.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

ing bjj working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stomps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but ing bjj is tightening it up a little... Stomps has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stomps reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stomps taps out! nice BJJ there by ing bjj!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). test ing bjj!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Silva
vs
Orange

193 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Transformer Supplements

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Orange!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orange moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Orange prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Orange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Orange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Orange has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.

Orange had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Orange Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
Silva is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orange doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.

Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Orange screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xavier Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McDrunken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Alexander
vs
McDrunken

169 cm
21
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Boondock Fightwear
Boondock Fightwear

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler McDrunken!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDrunken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDrunken cracks Alexander with a big right hand but Alexander just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McDrunken scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander to see if he's OK.
Alexander sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDrunken takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDrunken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
McDrunken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDrunken prevents Alexander from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDrunken connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
Alexander wants to improve his position but McDrunken is controlling well.
McDrunken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDrunken seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDrunken wants to pass the guard but Alexander is defending well.
McDrunken slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McDrunken there.

McDrunken is working for a submission of some sort.
McDrunken is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Alexander is breathing heavily.

McDrunken 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDrunken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDrunken's back!

Alexander tightening his grip on McDrunken, looking for the choke.
McDrunken turns into Alexander and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken working some strikes from top position.

McDrunken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDrunken working some strikes from top position.
McDrunken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDrunken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Alexander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDrunken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.
McDrunken stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and McDrunken counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. McDrunken tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDrunken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDrunken shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyler McDrunken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDrunken misses with a double jab.
McDrunken misses with a wild combination.
McDrunken misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for McDrunken. That snapped Alexander's head back.
Alexander shoots and misses
and McDrunken counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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

Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McDrunken has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

McDrunken is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but McDrunken defending well.

Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

McDrunken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alexander seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDrunken is holding on tight.
McDrunken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDrunken gets back to half guard.
McDrunken gets full guard.

McDrunken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander advances position into side control!

Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDrunken is looking to regain half guard here but Alexander keeps moving and retains side control.
McDrunken sneaks back into half guard.
McDrunken wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
Alexander blocks the strikes from McDrunken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alexander avoids the head kick by McDrunken.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as McDrunken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexander doesn't seem phased though.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. McDrunken sprawls well.
Alexander moves away from the strike by McDrunken.
McDrunken lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexander off the cage and back into rage.

Alexander is rocked!
McDrunken loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDrunken throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander looks for a takedown but McDrunken sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
McDrunken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

McDrunken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McDrunken wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
McDrunken connects with a couple of short punches.

Alexander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDrunken distracts Alexander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDrunken landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDrunken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken with a nice head shot there.
Tyler McDrunken has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDrunken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDrunken working some strikes from top position.
McDrunken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDrunken lands a few punches from side control.
McDrunken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McDrunken lands a few punches from side control.
McDrunken is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDrunken cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexander takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDrunken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDrunken looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

McDrunken is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDrunken to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but McDrunken has control of the leg.
McDrunken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

McDrunken is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDrunken to get the leverage.

Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McDrunken pulls his head out easily.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and McDrunken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDrunken steps into range and cracks Alexander with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Alexander flops backwards and McDrunken dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
McDrunken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDrunken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDrunken lands a couple of decent looking shots.

McDrunken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDrunken passes into half guard.
McDrunken drops an elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
McDrunken tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McDrunken scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

McDrunken seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
McDrunken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDrunken connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
McDrunken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDrunken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander wants to improve his position but McDrunken is controlling well.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
McDrunken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McDrunken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.
McDrunken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with McDrunken in his half guard.

Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDrunken wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.

Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDrunken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDrunken scoring with some ground and pound.

Alexander working for a triangle but McDrunken defends it easily.
McDrunken preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDrunken forces his way into half guard.
McDrunken thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alexander to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler McDrunken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

McDrunken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander jabs at McDrunken's body.
Tyler McDrunken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDrunken throws out a powerful jab.
McDrunken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDrunken looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
McDrunken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDrunken counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDrunken lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander fails with the takedown
and McDrunken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. McDrunken sprawls well.
Alexander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McDrunken counters with a shoot takedown. Alexander fights it but they end up in guard.
McDrunken throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.

McDrunken gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDrunken drops Alexander with a left and a right! Oh, Alexander is hurt - McDrunken dives into side control looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDrunken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
McDrunken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McDrunken in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexander gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDrunken lands a nice short elbow.

McDrunken is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
McDrunken is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
McDrunken scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDrunken is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDrunken is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDrunken passes Alexander's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDrunken lands a nice short elbow.
McDrunken slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with McDrunken in his half guard.

McDrunken stands up and beckons Alexander to join him on the feet.
McDrunken throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Alexander walks into a jab.
McDrunken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for McDrunken. That snapped Alexander's head back.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDrunken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDrunken.
Alexander blocks a jab.
McDrunken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDrunken scores with a hook.
Alexander misses with a takedown
and McDrunken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander wants to clinch.

McDrunken shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander 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.
McDrunken working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
McDrunken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alexander working for a triangle but McDrunken defends it easily.
McDrunken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDrunken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDrunken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

McDrunken tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander some visible discomfort.
Alexander sneaks back into half guard.
McDrunken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDrunken.
McDrunken is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.

McDrunken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDrunken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from McDrunken there.
Josh Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDrunken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexander with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler McDrunken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDrunken 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Starks
vs
Stark

180 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Bushido Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Starks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Starks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Starks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starks passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Starks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Starks keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Starks tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Starks 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.

Starks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark is not content to let Starks control the position.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starks's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starks passes into half guard.
Starks passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Starks wants to take Stark's back but he can't do it this time.
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.
Starks looking to finish Stark with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stark!

Starks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stark is surviving well by controlling Starks's body position as best he can.
Starks is breathing heavily.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starks looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Starks has control of Stark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark blocking the ground and pound.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Stark taking shots to the head.

Starks wants to finish this one by submission but Stark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Starks.

Starks looking for a guillotine from mount but Stark is having none of it.
Stark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Starks is working for a guillotine from mount but Stark frees his head quite easily.
Starks mounts Stark! Really nice guard pass there!

Starks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stark manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Stark wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Starks has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stark's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stark is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Starks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andy Starks!
Andy Starks is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomato Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Dragon's Nest - Tekken 5. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Law
vs
Can

176 cm
23
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Improved boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomato Can!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Can gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Can is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Can thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Can keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Can can do anything to dispel that myth.
Can preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Law throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law throws a right hand that Can ducks under and follows up with a left that Can also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Law.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Can checks a leg kick.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Can slips under a jab.
A choreographed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law misses with a looping right.
Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Law misses.

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.
Can uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Law.
Law avoids the body shot from Can.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Can tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Can manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Can slips a straight right by Law.
Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Can is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Can is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a kick to the body.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
Law swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Marshall Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Law.

Can closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands.
Law prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Can.
Stalling in the clinch from Can.
Can lands a body shot in the clinch.
Law is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Can as the two fighters clinch.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Can has him pressed against the cage.
Can is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Can scores with a hook to the body.
Law tries to pull guard but Can won't allow it.
Can will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Law up against the cage.
Can lands a body punch.
Can is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Can just leaning against Law, taking a breather.
Law's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Can is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Can.
A bit of stalling here from Can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomato Can dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.
Can showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Law.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Law swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Can throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Can bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Can scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Law is rocked!
Can landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Law is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Can with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Can is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Law!
Can unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Law wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Can celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomato Can! Tomato Can retains his welterweight title!