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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crazy Train. Bobby Hoffman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Pee's chin.

Pee
vs
Hoffman

185 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Pee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoffman lands a two punch combo.
Hoffman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffman lands a slapping body shot.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Pee moves out of range.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Pee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hoffman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hoffman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pee!
Hoffman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman landing strikes from the mount and Pee is in trouble!
Pee wants to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Pee is breathing heavily.
Hoffman looking to finish Pee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pee!

Hoffman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hoffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pee fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Anthony Pee has been cut.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but Pee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Hoffman shoots in and bounces Pee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoffman stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hoffman has closed the distance and engaged Pee in a clinch.
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!

Pee is trying to trip Hoffman. He has hold of a leg but Hoffman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hoffman is working an open guard so Pee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoffman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hoffman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pee has a closed guard, preventing Hoffman from standing up.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Pee keeps moving.
Hoffman thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman trying to control but Pee is working from the bottom.
Hoffman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pee avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Hoffman moves into the clinch successfully.
Pee fails to pull guard.
Hoffman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoffman is trying to break free.
Pee cracks Hoffman with a nice body shot.

Hoffman jumps guard and drags Pee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoffman trying to keep a closed guard but Pee is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pee won't allow Hoffman to get back to his feet.

Hoffman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Hoffman lands but Pee takes it in his stride.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pee tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.

Hoffman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoffman lands a right hand.
Pee keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoffman tries to break the clinch but Pee is controlling the position.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pee pulls his leg out and moves away.

Pee closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pee fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Pee fails with the takedown

and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Pee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hoffman drops Pee with a left right combo! Hoffman follows him down to the ground into side control.

Pee is rocked!
Hoffman working away.
Oh Pee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoffman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hoffman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pee to regain full guard.
Pee seems to have got his legs back now.
Pee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoffman is controlling him.
Hoffman landing with the ground and pound.

Hoffman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pee, up you get!
Anthony Pee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pee shoots in but no luck this time.

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

Pee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Hoffman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoffman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoffman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pee counters with a takedown into side control.
Anthony Pee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Hoffman.
Hoffman wants to control but Pee postures up.
Hoffman throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.

Pee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoffman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoffman sneaks back into half guard.
Hoffman tries to kick Pee off but Pee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.
Hoffman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hoffman tries to keep at a distance but Pee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffman can't get the takedown.
Hoffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pee blocking some punches.

Pee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoffman uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hoffman stands up from Pee's guard - Hoffman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pee closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Pee pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobby Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Pee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Pee has closed the distance and engaged Hoffman in a clinch.

Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Hoffman misses with a takedown

and Pee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoffman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pee!

Pee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoffman.
Anthony Pee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman landing punches.
Hoffman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hoffman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to control but Pee wriggling away.
Hoffman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hoffman looking to control but Pee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Pee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Pee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoffman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoffman wants to control but Pee postures up.

Pee stands up and beckons Hoffman to his feet.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Pee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Pee connects with a nice short shot to Hoffman's temple.
Hoffman is trying to stand.

Hoffman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hoffman wants to clinch

and Pee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman trying to control the position.
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet but Pee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoffman is trying to keep Pee in close.
Pee advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Pee stands up from half guard.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pee swivels and escapes.

Pee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hoffman throws Pee to one side and escapes!
Pee throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman doesn't manage to clinch there - Pee circles away.
Hoffman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoffman misses with a takedown
and Pee counters with a head kick.
Pee closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Pee pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Pee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoffman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoffman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to get back to his feet but Pee drags him back down.
Pee trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman is trying to control Pee's posture but Pee avoids it.
Hoffman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hoffman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Pee stands and steps away. Hoffman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoffman at a distance.

Pee gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pee is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoffman has double underhooks.
Hoffman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Pee tightens his grip and picks Hoffman up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoffman manages to land in guard.
Pee won't allow Hoffman to get back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoffman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pee!

Hoffman working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pee turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hoffman off and cradles Pee's limp body as Hoffman celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bobby Hoffman!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Riley Kerestes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerestes
vs
Rumble

175 cm
23
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Kerestes!
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, Don Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerestes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerestes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerestes tries to clinch up but Rumble circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kerestes shoots in but Rumble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kerestes misses with a double jab.
Kerestes scores with a nice strike.
Kerestes is looking to clinch but Rumble is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Kerestes.
Kerestes slow jab from Rumble misses its intended target.
Kerestes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kerestes moves in looking to clinch but Rumble pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerestes.
Kerestes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kerestes.
Kerestes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumble.
Kerestes throws a right hand that Rumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Rumble also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Kerestes.
Kerestes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumble circles away.
Kerestes tries to clinch up but Rumble circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerestes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rumble blocks a head kick by Kerestes.
Kerestes misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes throws a right hand that Rumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Rumble also avoids with ease.
Rumble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kerestes misses with a series of wild punches.

Kerestes pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerestes is trying to break the clinch but Rumble has him pressed against the cage.
Rumble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kerestes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rumble defending well as Kerestes loads up on a big left hand.
Kerestes wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerestes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumble circles away.
Kerestes misses with a double jab.
Kerestes throws a sloppy head kick and Rumble moves out of range easily.
Kerestes tries to bum rush Rumble with a series of wild strikes but Rumble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerestes scores with a jab to the head.
Kerestes throws a jab when Rumble was well out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rumble has eaten all the pies!
Rumble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerestes.
Kerestes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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

Rumble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rumble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kerestes defending well though.
Rumble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kerestes defending well though.
Rumble drops an elbow to the side of Kerestes's head.
Rumble sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kerestes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rumble.
Kerestes wants to get back to full guard.

Kerestes has one foot on Rumble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rumble keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerestes throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kerestes wants to clinch up but Rumble keeps it at a distance.
Kerestes lands a head kick!
Kerestes wants to clinch.
Riley Kerestes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerestes tries to clinch up.
Kerestes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kerestes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rumble circles away.
Kerestes shoots in but Rumble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rumble circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerestes misses with a takedown attempt

and Rumble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rumble.
Rumble throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerestes controlling Rumble's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerestes is looking to stand up but Rumble isn't so interested in that idea.
Rumble pushing down on Kerestes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kerestes is looking for a sweep. Rumble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumble trying to mount his opponent but Kerestes defends it.
Rumble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerestes is trying to control but can't.
Rumble is nestled in close to Kerestes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kerestes is trying to maintain the position but Rumble is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble trying to mount his opponent but Kerestes defends it.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Kerestes.
Rumble swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerestes.
Kerestes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumble.
Kerestes misses with a body shot
and Rumble counters with a straight right hand.

Kerestes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerestes is pushing down on Rumble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rumble is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerestes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rumble wants to control but Kerestes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerestes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rumble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerestes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerestes's back!
Rumble doesn't have the hooks in and Kerestes manages to turn into his guard.
Kerestes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rumble's guard.
Kerestes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rumble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerestes wants to control from the top but Rumble keeps moving.
Kerestes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rumble keeping full guard, as Kerestes tries to pass.

Kerestes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kerestes closes the distance looking to clinch

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kerestes working for a triangle but Rumble defends it easily.
Kerestes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kerestes keeping busy on the bottom but Rumble has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kerestes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rumble is working away from the top position though.
Kerestes manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Rumble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Kerestes thuds his right hand into Rumble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rumble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerestes scoring well with a low kick there.
Kerestes connects with a single shot there.
Kerestes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerestes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kerestes is looking to clinch but Rumble is avoiding it.
Kerestes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerestes wants to clinch up but Rumble keeps it at a distance.
Riley Kerestes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rumble needs to keep his hands up - Kerestes had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerestes misses with an uppercut. Rumble saw that one coming.
Kerestes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerestes scores with a nice right hand.
Rumble avoids the body shot from Kerestes.
Kerestes lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerestes looks to land a combination. Rumble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kerestes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Kerestes does no damage.
Kerestes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumble fails with the takedown
and Kerestes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble shoots in but no luck this time.
Kerestes misses the jab.
Kerestes swings for the body but Rumble moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kerestes.
Kerestes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerestes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kerestes throws a nice looking combination but Rumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerestes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerestes misses with a double jab.
Kerestes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rumble counters with a shoot takedown. Kerestes fights it but they end up in guard.
Rumble trying to control but Kerestes is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kerestes looking for a guillotine here but Rumble defends easily.
Kerestes controlling the position.
Kerestes is trying to keep Rumble in close.
Rumble wants to stand but Kerestes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kerestes is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rumble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumble looking to sit in guard and control but Kerestes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerestes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rumble's guard.
Rumble trying to keep a closed guard but Kerestes is proving a slippery customer.
Kerestes with a nice head shot there.

Kerestes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kerestes misses with a takedown

and Rumble counters with a shoot takedown. Kerestes fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Kerestes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumble trying to control but Kerestes is working from the bottom.
Kerestes seems keen to control Rumble's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerestes keeping moving, preventing Rumble from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumble throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Kerestes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Traps Mcgee enters the cage!

Vasquez
vs
Mcgee

185 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Traps Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee tries to bum rush Vasquez with a series of wild strikes but Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgee swivels and escapes.
Mcgee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasquez on the side of the head.

Vasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcgee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
Vasquez passes Mcgee's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Vasquez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mcgee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Vasquez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brim Milvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Penn
vs
Milvia

175 cm
22
151 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

MMA's Best Nutrition
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
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, Brim Milvia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.

Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Penn swings around for an armbar but Milvia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milvia's guard.
Penn stops Milvia from standing up.
Penn working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milvia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Milvia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Milvia trying to control but Penn is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Penn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Milvia pulls his head out easily.
Milvia is tying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn gets full guard.

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

Penn looking for a guillotine here but Milvia defends easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milvia manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
Milvia looking for a sweep. Not yet Milvia, not yet.
Milvia scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Penn postures up in Milvia's guard and throws a big left but Milvia blocks it.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Milvia is keeping the position.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.

Milvia is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Milvia just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Milvia does it's job there.
Milvia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milvia thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milvia.
Milvia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Milvia's guard.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn won't allow Milvia to sweep him here.

Milvia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penn 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.

Penn 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.
Milvia 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milvia can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn winds up and cracks Milvia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Milvia tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milvia defending well though.
Milvia is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milvia wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Milvia lands the left hand.
A combination from Milvia does no damage.
Milvia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milvia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn tries for a takedown but Milvia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milvia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Milvia is trying to improve his position.

Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Milvia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Penn tries for a kimura but Milvia is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn swings around for an armbar but Milvia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Milvia!
Penn working Milvia over with strikes here.
Penn moves to the back position.
Milvia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Penn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Milvia.

Milvia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Penn.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Penn.

Milvia is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn working for a choke but Milvia is defending well.
Milvia is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Milvia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Penn.

Penn tightening his grip on Milvia, looking for the choke.
Milvia seems to have recovered his senses.

Milvia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Milvia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milvia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.

Milvia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milvia wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Milvia is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Milvia decides to stand back up.

Penn gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milvia, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn works to advance to full mount. Milvia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Milvia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Milvia and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
Penn misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Milvia misses with a takedown

and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Milvia wants to control but Penn postures up.
Penn is putting a hurting on Milvia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Milvia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Milvia tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milvia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Milvia trying to control here.
Milvia missing with punches from the bottom.
Milvia wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Milvia is trying to stand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Milvia sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn is looking to clinch.

Penn clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milvia tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.

Milvia manages to pull guard.
Penn throws and elbow that misses. Milvia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Milvia!
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milvia looking to pass the guard.
Milvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milvia is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Milvia trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Milvia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn strikes from his own guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Milvia escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Milvia works to advance to full mount. Penn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Milvia working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Milvia wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milvia keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milvia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Milvia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brim Milvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milvia wants to stand up but Penn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Milvia has control of the leg.
Penn is staying active underneath Milvia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blatz Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, George Straits- The Fireman. This should be a great matchup!

Liddell
vs
Beer

190 cm
18
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear
MMADNESS clothing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Liddell!
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, Blatz Beer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dan Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Blatz Beer has been cut.
Beer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liddell swings for the body but Beer moves out of range.
Liddell works over Beer's head and body with a nice combination.
Beer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell.

Beer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beer is still on wobbly legs! Can Liddell finish him?
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Beer seems to have recovered his senses.
Liddell drops Beer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Beer! Liddell dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Dan Liddell!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Quebedeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: River Below by Billy Talent. This should be fireworks!

Quebedeaux
vs
Williams

169 cm
19
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Quebedeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quebedeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quebedeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Williams.
Quebedeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Quebedeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Quebedeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quebedeaux!
Quebedeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams avoids the attempt from Quebedeaux to control.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Quebedeaux tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams misses with a head shot.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quebedeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quebedeaux throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quebedeaux is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Williams quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Williams but it's paid off an Quebedeaux is forced to tap! Nice work by Williams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Williams!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quack Smack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smack comes to the cage accompanied by I Believe. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: All Summer Long. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smack
vs
Silva

195 cm
18
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quack Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smack tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.

Smack feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smack scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Smack from controlling successfully.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smack controls the pace.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Smack defends easily.
Silva is trying to keep Smack in close.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smack tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Smack creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smack is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Smack keeps moving and retains side control.

Smack decides to stand back up. Smack steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Smack doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smack won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva looks gassed!

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smack has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smack keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smack wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smack is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smack tries to improve position but can't.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smack is avoiding damage well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smack.
Smack wants to clinch

and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva tries to hold on but Smack pushes him away.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smack!
Smack tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Smack is trying desperately to improve position.
Smack gets back to half guard.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Smack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smack.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Smack counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Smack scoring with some ground and pound.
Smack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Smack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Smack is defending well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Smack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Smack defending well.
Smack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smack wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Smack keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smack closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Smack is having none of it.
Smack trying to control but Silva postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva moves to the back position.
Well, with Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smack is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Silva is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smack with him. Smack is trying to defend but Silva has an arm under the chin now! Smack grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Silva!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle has chosen Two Weeks as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gus Pappas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pappas
vs
Battle

167 cm
23
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus Pappas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Battle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pappas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pappas lands in his opponent's guard.
Pappas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle is trying to hold Pappas in close to prevent damage but Pappas has managed to pass into half guard.
Pappas passes to full mount!
Battle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battle wants to hold on but Pappas pushes him away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas raining down shots from the mount!
Battle working to try and regain half guard.
Battle tries to lock up and control but Pappas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pappas working Battle over with strikes here.
Pappas dominating with strikes here.

Battle is rocked!
Battle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Battle is still in real trouble! Can Pappas finish him?
Battle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pappas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pappas lands with some strikes.
Pappas cracks Battle with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Pappas!
Gus Pappas retains his featherweight title!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bauer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. At The Gates - Blinded By Fear kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Jefferies
vs
Bauer

195 cm
22
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

199 cm
22
206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Jefferies!
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, Jack Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bauer circles away.
Jefferies misses with a looping left.
Jefferies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Jack Bauer has been cut.
Jefferies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferies missing with a left hand there. Bauer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jefferies misses.
Jefferies shoots in for a double leg but Bauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jefferies shoots in for a takedown but Bauer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jefferies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jefferies is looking to land body kicks.
Bauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferies.
Bauer takes one to the chin there.
Jefferies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jefferies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jefferies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer is trying to stand up here but Jefferies is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies wants to take a breather but Bauer is having none of it.
Bauer pushes Jefferies off looking to stand but Jefferies dives back in and keeps control.
Bauer wants to get back to full guard.

Jefferies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bauer defends it well.
Bauer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferies is breathing heavily.
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. Jefferies connects with a nice short shot to Bauer's temple.
Jefferies content to control rather than advance.
Bauer wants to control but Jefferies is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jefferies wants to pass to mount but Bauer is defending the position.
Bauer is pressing down on Jefferies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bauer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jefferies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bauer swivels and escapes.

Jefferies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bauer sprawls well initially but Jefferies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jefferies stops Bauer from getting back to his feet.
Jefferies lands with a punch from half guard.
Bauer wants to get back to full guard.
Jefferies is looking to take a break and control but Bauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferies stops Bauer from getting back to his feet.
Bauer is looking to improve his position.
Jefferies 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.
Jefferies is looking to stall here but Bauer recovers full guard.
Jefferies trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jefferies just misses with a punch to the body.
Bauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferies.
Bauer takes a swing at Jefferies's ribcage but misses.
Bauer ducks under a wild hook from Jefferies.
Bauer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Bauer as he checks the leg kick.
Bauer slips a straight right by Jefferies.
Bauer tries to clinch there but Jefferies circles away.

Jefferies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jefferies prevents Bauer from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferies wants to control but Bauer is keeping him busy.
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. Jefferies connects with a nice short shot to Bauer's temple.
Jefferies working over Bauer with some ground and pound. Bauer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jefferies moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jefferies decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bauer to his feet.
Jefferies bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bauer! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Bauer is rocked!
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!
Jefferies cracks Bauer with a solid left hand.
Bauer is still in real trouble! Can Jefferies finish him?
Jefferies trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer seems to have recovered his senses.

Jefferies stands up from Bauer's guard - Jefferies perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jefferies throws a looping overhand right but Bauer ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Jefferies misses

and Bauer counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jefferies decides to pull guard.
Jefferies is trying to control the position but Bauer postures up.

Jefferies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bauer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bauer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jefferies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Bauer's cut.
That's time! Jefferies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jefferies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bauer counters with an outside leg kick.
Jefferies misses with a takedown attempt

and Bauer counters by clinching up.
Jefferies taking a breather.
Jefferies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bauer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jefferies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferies waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bauer.
Bauer slips a jab from Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a right hand that misses

and Bauer counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferies fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferies looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferies, not yet.
Bauer trying to control but Jefferies is working from the bottom.
Bauer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bauer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferies misses with a takedown attempt

and Bauer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bauer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jefferies to stand up.

Jefferies clinches up with Bauer and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bauer.

Jefferies breaks the clinch.
Bauer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bauer counters with an outside leg kick.

Jefferies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jefferies passes Bauer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bauer wants to get back to his feet.

Jefferies stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bauer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferies misses with a looping right.
Bauer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bauer as he jumps to the side.
Bauer tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies misses with a takedown attempt

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

Bauer breaks the clinch.
Jefferies tries a low kick but Bauer avoids it.
Brian Jefferies is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferies misses with a hook
and Bauer counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferies tries for a takedown but Bauer circles away easily
and Bauer counters with a good low kick that Jefferies was not able to check.
Jefferies with a poor takedown
and Bauer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bauer staying out of range there.
Bauer darts in trying to clinch
and Jefferies counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferies misses with a takedown

and Bauer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jefferies's guard now.
Jefferies keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully.

Jefferies is working an open guard so Bauer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jefferies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bauer counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bauer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jefferies trying to keep a closed guard but Bauer is proving a slippery customer.
Bauer is looking to stand up but Jefferies won't let him.
Jefferies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bauer's guard.
Jefferies wants to control from the top but Bauer keeps moving.
Jefferies tries to free his leg and advance position but Bauer is retaining full guard.
Jefferies stands up over Bauer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jefferies chips away with some ground and pound.
Jefferies wants to control from the top but Bauer keeps moving.
Jefferies slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jefferies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jefferies cracks Bauer with a big right hand but Bauer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies lands a nice forearm strike.
Jefferies throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bauer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bauer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bauer is looking to regain half guard here but Jefferies keeps moving and retains side control.
Bauer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jefferies is working Bauer over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jefferies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jefferies decides to stand back up.
Bauer wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Bauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Bauer's cut.
That's time! Jefferies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jefferies throws a lazy uppercut

and Bauer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bauer.

Jefferies pushes Bauer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jefferies loads up on a big right hand but Bauer slips the punch.
Jack Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferies just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferies has his takedown stuffed

and Bauer counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferies 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!
Jefferies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jefferies has a closed guard, preventing Bauer from standing up.
Jefferies is trying to control the position but Bauer postures up.
Jack Bauer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bauer postures up.
Jefferies striking off his back but it's not causing Bauer any problems.
Bauer is looking to stand up but Jefferies won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to the body from Jefferies misses

and Bauer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bauer thows a big elbow that misses.
Jefferies throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Bauer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jefferies looks to land a combination but Bauer avoids it well.
Jefferies misses with a looping left.
Jefferies throws a poor cross that misses
and Bauer counters with a big head kick but Jefferies shrugs it off.
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!
Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferies.

Jefferies scores with a takedown into Bauer's guard.
Jefferies throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferies trying to control the position from guard on top but Bauer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bauer, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies stops Bauer from standing up.

Jefferies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jefferies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bauer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferies thows a body shot but no joy.
Jefferies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bauer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jefferies's guard.
Jefferies throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jefferies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bauer is in a horrible position here. Jefferies smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jefferies fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Jefferies.
Jefferies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jefferies tries to control but Bauer wriggling away.
Jefferies with good strikes from the mount here!
Bauer wants to hold on but Jefferies pushes him away.
Jefferies is landing with some decent strikes but Bauer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Jefferies is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jefferies extends the arm and Bauer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jefferies!
Brian Jefferies retains his light heavyweight title!