GAMMA #35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Solrac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Conger
vs
Solrac

180 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Conger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Solrac!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solrac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Conger moves out of range as Solrac strikes.
Conger throws a right and a left that Solrac avoids nicely.
Conger throws a one two combo.
Conger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solrac.
Solrac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice jab there from Conger.
Conger throws a right and a left that Solrac avoids nicely.
Conger looks to land a combination but Solrac avoids it well.
Solrac tries to close the distance and clinch but Conger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solrac's waist but Solrac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conger off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger closes the distance and clinches up with Solrac, looking for a takedown. Conger pushes Solrac against the cage but Solrac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Conger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger is looking to clinch.
Solrac slips a jab and a cross from Conger.
Conger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solrac swivels and escapes.
Conger throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Conger.
Conger throws a hook but Solrac blocks it.
Solrac scores with a one two! Conger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Conger takes one on the button.
Conger moves out of range as Solrac throws a body kick.
Conger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Conger shoots for a takedown but Solrac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conger scores with a hook.
Conger scores with a nice right hand.
Conger misses with a combination

and Solrac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Conger has one foot on Solrac's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Conger throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solrac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conger.
Conger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Solrac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solrac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conger tries to kick Solrac off in order to stand up. Solrac Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Conger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A combination from Conger does no damage.
Conger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Solrac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conger throws out the jab.

Solrac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Solrac is working for a submission of some sort.

Conger kicks off Solrac and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Conger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Conger decides to stand up.
Conger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conger throws a right and a left that Solrac avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Solrac.
Conger misses with a few strikes there.
Conger shoots and misses

and Solrac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Solrac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solrac.

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

Conger kicks Solrac off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Conger scores with a takedown into Solrac's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conger wants to get up but he can't break Solrac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Conger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solrac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Solrac looking for a guillotine here but Conger defends easily.

Conger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Solrac, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solrac fails to land the takedown.

Conger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Solrac 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.

Conger catches Solrac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conger.
Conger scores with a spinning back kick!

Conger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conger lands in his opponent's guard.
Conger wants to get up but he can't break Solrac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Solrac striking from his own guard.

Conger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Solrac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conger wants to clinch
and Solrac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Solrac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Solrac.
Solrac trying to control the position from guard on top but Conger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conger keeping full guard, as Solrac tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger wants to stand up but Solrac is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Conger pushes Solrac off and gets back to his feet.
Conger shoots in for a double leg but Solrac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solrac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conger misses with a double jab
and Solrac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conger thinking.
Conger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Conger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger cracks Solrac with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conger cracks a nice hook into Solrac's ribs.
Ryan Conger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Conger scores with a four punch combination!
Conger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Solrac avoids the head kick by Conger.
Conger throws a nice looking combination but Solrac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conger works over Solrac's head and body with a nice combination.
Conger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solrac tries to bum rush Conger with a series of wild strikes but Conger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solrac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conger misses with a series of wild punches.
Conger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solrac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger misses the jab.
Conger misses with a combination

and Solrac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Conger keeping moving, preventing Solrac from controlling successfully.
Carlos Solrac has got the better of the ground game so far.

Solrac drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conger dives on top into guard.

Conger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Solrac, up you get!
Conger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Conger tries to clinch

and Solrac moves into the clinch.
Conger gets through Solrac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Solrac pulls guard successfully.
Solrac will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

Conger stands up from Solrac's guard - Conger perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solrac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conger.
Solrac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Conger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Solrac manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Conger thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ryan Conger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Solrac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Solrac drops back looking for a leg! Conger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conger manages to kick Solrac off! Solrac jumps back into Conger's guard.
Conger wants to get back to his feet but Solrac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Solrac 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. This is the final round!

Solrac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Solrac is trying to control the position but Conger postures up.

Solrac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solrac has a closed guard, preventing Conger from standing up.
Solrac is looking to stand up but Conger isn't so interested in that idea.

Conger stands up from Solrac's guard - Conger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger looks to land a combination but Solrac avoids it well.
Solrac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conger fails with the takedown.

Solrac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Conger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solrac.
Conger is looking to escape.
Solrac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Conger manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Solrac misses with a double jab.
Conger fails with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conger goes for a takedown attempt but Solrac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Conger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Conger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solrac pinned against the cage. Solrac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conger keeps the fight on the outside.
Conger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Conger tries to clinch up

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

Conger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conger scores with a one two! Solrac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Solrac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Conger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solrac 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.
Conger tries to clinch up.
Solrac shoots and misses
and Conger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Conger with a hook.
Conger misses with the combination.
Solrac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conger counters with a big head kick but Solrac shrugs it off.
Conger closes the distance and clinches up with Solrac, looking for a takedown. Conger pushes Solrac against the cage but Solrac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Conger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Solrac is looking to regain half guard here but Conger keeps moving and retains side control.
Solrac can't do much from the bottom here.
Solrac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solrac wants to pass to mount but Conger is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solrac stops Conger from getting back to his feet.
Solrac moves into full mount! Conger won't be happy about that!
Conger has given up his back. Will we see Solrac going for some submissions?

Conger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Conger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Solrac has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Conger! Can he survive? No! He's out! Solrac gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Solrac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Territoire Hostile kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Phillips
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips is looking to chop away at St Pierre's legs.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Jackson Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Phillips.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
Phillips pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phillips, right into the meat.
St Pierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Phillips misses with a hook.

Phillips gets caught flat footed, as St Pierre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
St Pierre trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Pierre trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phillips's guard.
Phillips is breathing heavily.

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

St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.

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.

St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
St Pierre working the head and body with strikes.

Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by St Pierre.

St Pierre 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! Phillips is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt St Pierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Laeskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laeskinen comes to the cage accompanied by Japanische Kampfhörspiele - Verrat Am Metal. Jamey Jasta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pekka Laeskinen's chin.

Laeskinen
vs
Jasta

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Laeskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Laeskinen throws a hook but Jasta blocks it.
Laeskinen slow jab from Jasta misses its intended target.
Jasta takes one to the side of the head.

Jasta is rocked!
Jasta throws a right hand that Laeskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Laeskinen also avoids with ease.
Laeskinen dips to his left and cracks Jasta with an uppercut!
Jasta is still on wobbly legs! Can Laeskinen finish him?
Laeskinen misses with a leg kick.
Laeskinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jasta tries to bum rush Laeskinen with a series of wild strikes but Laeskinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laeskinen moves in close and cracks Jasta with a massive right hand! Jasta, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the cavas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Laeskinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Laeskinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dani Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doadi Rafi Meldir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doadi Rafi Meldir is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mustonen
vs
Rafi Meldir

190 cm
22
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
201 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Top Line Supplements

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, Dani Mustonen!
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, Doadi Rafi Meldir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustonen moves in looking to clinch but Meldir pushes him off.
Meldir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mustonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustonen dodges the punch combination from Meldir.
Mustonen misses with a takedown attempt - Meldir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Meldir clinches up with Mustonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Meldir wants to get back to striking at distance but Mustonen won't allow it.

Meldir breaks from the clinch.
Meldir looks to land a combination. Mustonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meldir is looking to score with low kicks.
Mustonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meldir to score with a decent uppercut.
Meldir wants to clinch up but Mustonen keeps it at a distance.
Meldir stuffs the takedown attempt from Mustonen. Mustonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Meldir circles away from the clinch attempt

and Meldir counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustonen is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustonen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Meldir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mustonen to see if he's OK.
Meldir wants to control but Mustonen is keeping him busy.
Mustonen is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meldir wants to control but Mustonen is keeping him busy.
Mustonen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mustonen is looking for a sweep.
Meldir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mustonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mustonen is looking for a sweep.
Mustonen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meldir is chipping away with strikes.
Meldir working the body and head with strikes.
Mustonen tries to improve position but can't.
Mustonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meldir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mustonen keeps working.
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. Meldir connects with a nice short shot to Mustonen's temple.
Mustonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meldir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meldir controlling the action here.
Meldir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen has hold of Meldir's hands but Meldir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meldir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mustonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meldir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mustonen is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Meldir is going to stand back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mustonen.

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.
Mustonen misses with a lunging right hand

and Meldir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mustonen manages to break the clinch.

Mustonen drives through and clinches with Meldir against the cage.
Mustonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meldir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Mustonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mustonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mustonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meldir is controlling him.

Mustonen has his feet on Meldir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Doadi Rafi Meldir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meldir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mustonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mustonen swings for the body but Meldir moves out of range.
Mustonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meldir connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Meldir.
Mustonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meldir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mustonen looks to land a right hand but Meldir moved out of range.
Mustonen throws a jab when Meldir was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doadi Rafi Meldir 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.

Meldir gets a clinch.

Meldir wants the takedown. Mustonen is fighting it off but Meldir persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mustonen's guard against the cage.
Meldir stops Mustonen from standing up.
Meldir wants to control from the top but Mustonen keeps moving.
Mustonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meldir trying to control but Mustonen is working from the bottom.
Mustonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meldir landing with the ground and pound.

Meldir drops back looking for a leg! Mustonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mustonen manages to kick Meldir off! Meldir jumps back into Mustonen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meldir tries to clinch but Mustonen moves away
and Mustonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meldir is looking to clinch.
Meldir tries to bum rush Mustonen with a series of wild strikes but Mustonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meldir lands a jab to Mustonen's midsection.
Meldir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mustonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meldir throws a leg kick
and Mustonen counters with a three punch combo that has Meldir backing up. Meldir nods at Mustonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Mustonen wants to clinch.
Meldir clinches but Mustonen breaks the clinch
and Mustonen counters with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Meldir 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Mustonen rushes Meldir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meldir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Meldir has picked Mustonen up - he's going for a ride! Meldir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Meldir is trying to work for a kimura but Mustonen is defending well.
Meldir uses his free foot to push down on Mustonen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mustonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meldir landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Mustonen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mustonen tries to reverse the position but Meldir maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Meldir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Meldir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mustonen is looking to escape.
Meldir with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen can't escape the position.
Meldir with shots to the head and body - Mustonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meldir with good strikes from the mount here!
Meldir working Mustonen over with strikes here.
Meldir looking to control but Mustonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meldir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meldir working Mustonen over with strikes here.
Mustonen landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Doadi Rafi Meldir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meldir lands a big elbow.
Mustonen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meldir tries to control but Mustonen wriggling away.
Mustonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Meldir.
Meldir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Meldir wants to control the pace but Mustonen is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Meldir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mustonen is surviving well by controlling Meldir's body position as best he can.
Meldir landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doadi Rafi Meldir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mustonen misses with a double jab
and Meldir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doadi Rafi Meldir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meldir works over Mustonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Mustonen moves in looking to clinch but Meldir pushes him off.
Meldir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Meldir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Meldir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mustonen has his takedown stuffed
letting Meldir counter with a right hand.
Meldir lands a nice shot that snaps Mustonen's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meldir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Meldir pushes Mustonen up against the cage in a clinch.

Meldir breaks from the clinch.
Mustonen looks to throw the jab but Meldir is out of range.
Meldir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meldir swats away the attempt to clinch by Mustonen.
Meldir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meldir misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meldir looks to clinch

and Mustonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mustonen being controlled here momentarily.
Meldir working a defensive guard here.
Mustonen throws and elbow that misses. Meldir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mustonen's guard. Nice move by Meldir!
Meldir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meldir throwing strikes but missing.
Meldir stands up out of Mustonen's guard for a moment - Mustonen manages to land a nice upkick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustonen is on top in guard.
Mustonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meldir controls Mustonen momentarily but Mustonen frees himself.
Mustonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Meldir has wrist control.
Mustonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mustonen trying to control but Meldir is working from the bottom.
Mustonen won't allow Meldir to sweep him here.
Mustonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Meldir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meldir shoots for a double leg takedown but Mustonen sprawls well. He's pushed Meldir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mustonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meldir is just out of range.
Mustonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mustonen misses with a hook
and Meldir counters with a stiff right hand.
Mustonen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Meldir counters with a shoot takedown. Mustonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Mustonen is looking to stand up but Meldir isn't so interested in that idea.
Mustonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mustonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meldir's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meldir prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Meldir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mustonen landing punches.
Meldir tries to reverse the position but Mustonen maintains control.
Meldir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dani Mustonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meldir wants to hold on but Mustonen pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meldir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mustonen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meldir is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dani Mustonen.
Well Meldir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doadi Rafi Meldir!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

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

Davis
vs
Eye

191 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Firebird Designs

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garry Eye!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Eye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Eye is rocked!

Davis shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Eye is on queer street and Davis is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Stephen Davis!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Valderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rogers
vs
Valderon

170 cm
21
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruben Valderon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valderon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Valderon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruben Valderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Valderon shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valderon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valderon wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Valderon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Valderon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Valderon fails with a takedown attempt.
Valderon looks gassed!
Rogers misses with a combination

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderon wants to get up but he can't break Rogers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rogers wants to stand but Valderon is controlling the position.
Valderon scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valderon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valderon lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valderon landing some decent shots from guard.
Valderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valderon cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
Valderon throws a big right hand that misses.

Valderon stands up from Rogers's guard - Valderon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valderon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Valderon.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Valderon.
Valderon throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Valderon.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Valderon avoids it well.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Valderon sprawling to the canvas. Rogers follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Valderon hang on?

Valderon is rocked!

It looks like Ruben Valderon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rogers stands up from half guard.
Valderon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Valderon fails with the takedown.
Valderon seems to have recovered his senses.
Valderon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Valderon shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valderon misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Valderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
Rogers wants to break free but Valderon has control.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Valderon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valderon fails with a takedown attempt.
Valderon closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Valderon pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Valderon shoots in.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valderon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rogers - the referee stops the clock and Valderon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rogers. Valderon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rogers scores with a three punch combo!
Valderon shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Valderon shoots in.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Valderon avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valderon.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Valderon stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Rogers follows into mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valderon is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Valderon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Valderon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valderon shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valderon fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers tests Valderon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valderon shoots in but no luck this time.
Jim Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Valderon.
Rogers works over Valderon's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Valderon on that attempt.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Valderon avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valderon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Valderon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Valderon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Valderon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Valderon avoids them all with ease.
Valderon misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valderon fails with the takedown.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Valderon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Jim Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Valderon shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Valderon with that takedown attempt.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Valderon circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valderon throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.

Valderon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valderon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Valderon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Valderon breaks from Rogers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Valderon with a couple of short strikes.

Rogers is rocked!
Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Rogers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogers wants to hold on but Valderon pushes him away.
Valderon unloading with bombs!
Oh Rogers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valderon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valderon unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Valderon wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valderon.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Valderon landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Valderon landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Valderon! Rogers is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruben Valderon!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunder Lightning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Foster
vs
Lightning

188 cm
21
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
260 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Foster!
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, Thunder Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lightning to see if he's OK.

Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lightning knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Foster is putting a hurting on Lightning here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foster laying and praying for a moment but Lightning takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foster blocks the strikes from Lightning.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lightning defending well though.
Foster winds up and cracks Lightning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster working Lightning over with strikes.
Lightning avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Lightning taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Lightning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lightning wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster trying to control from Lightning's half guard. Lightning has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Lightning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lightning is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lightning missing with punches from the bottom.
Lightning manages to get to full guard.
Lightning looks gassed!
Foster stands up over Lightning, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foster thows a big elbow that misses.
Foster distracts Lightning with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foster cracks Lightning with an elbow. That is naaassty.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is not content to let Foster control the position.
Foster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Lightning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foster 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.
Foster landing a few strikes.
Lightning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lightning some visible discomfort.
Lightning is trying to get back to half guard.
Foster lands a nice forearm strike.
Lightning is not content to let Foster control the position.
Lightning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lightning to see if he's OK.
Lightning manages to get back to half guard.
Lightning wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.

Lightning manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lightning.
Lightning doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lightning pulls Foster in close to his closed guard and prevents Foster from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightning trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lightning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foster on the side of the head.
Lightning closes the distance but Foster moves to the side

and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lightning won't be happy with that.
Lightning takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Foster lands a nice forearm strike.
Foster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lightning down.
Foster in side control lands a decent elbow.
James Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster lands an elbow.
Lightning tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Foster working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster landing strikes.
Lightning takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Foster working the body and head with strikes.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Foster wants to control but Lightning is keeping him busy.
Foster scoring with punches and elbows.
Lightning is not content to let Foster control the position.
Lightning is looking for a sweep.
Lightning sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Lightning's hands, connecting with Lightning's forehead.
Foster is tying to control. Lightning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foster winds up and cracks Lightning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lightning tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster working over Lightning with some ground and pound. Lightning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foster lands a nice short elbow.
Lightning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lightning wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Lightning tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Lightning wants to get back to his feet.
Lightning keeping hold of Foster's head, controlling as best he can.
Lightning tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is pressing down on Lightning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lightning is holding on for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lightning tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily

and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Lightning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Lightning is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foster off and has taken his back!
Will Lightning go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Foster tries to escape the position.

Lightning has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Foster trying to get back to his feet but Lightning is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster turns into Lightning and is now in his guard.

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

Foster gets to his feet. Lightning looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thunder Lightning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lightning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Foster counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Lightning trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster trying to control the action but Lightning is working from the bottom.
Foster tries to pass to full mount but Lightning defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Foster dominated that second round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Foster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lightning is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
Foster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lightning wants to get back to full guard.

Lightning actively working from the bottom here.
Lightning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning trying to control here.
Foster working Lightning over with strikes.
Lightning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lightning.
Lightning throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster cracks Lightning with a solid left hand.
Foster scoring with some ground and pound.
Foster stands and throws Lightning's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster landing strikes.
Foster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lightning down.
Foster working the ground and pound from side control.
Lightning parries the strikes from Foster easily there. Foster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lightning to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is trying to improve his position.
Lightning is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lightning moves into full guard.
Lightning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lightning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foster cracks Lightning with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Foster postures up in Lightning's guard and throws a big left but Lightning blocks it.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightning can do to turn this around?
Lightning is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.

Lightning has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Lightning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Lightning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lightning will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lightning pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
Lightning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lightning has control of Foster's left arm, preventing Foster from doing any damage.

Lightning scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Lightning instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.

Lightning manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.

Foster is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lightning has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Foster is looking to defend but Lightning has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Foster! Lightning pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Foster taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thunder Lightning!

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

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

Arska
vs
Jackson

195 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
227 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaka Arska!
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, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arska off to one side.
Arska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raaka Arska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Arska keeps it at a distance.
Jackson defending well as Arska loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Arska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arska lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Arska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but Arska moves out of range.
Arska avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Arska.
Jackson tries to clinch but Arska is having none of it.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Arska misses with a straight left.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Arska. Arska gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Arska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson takes a swing at Arska's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Arska lands a body shot.
Arska avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Arska lands a lovely overhand right.
Arska looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a body punch

so Arska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arska forces his way into half guard.
Arska trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Arska wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Arska has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to hold on to Arska's head to control him but Arska postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson moves out of range as Arska strikes.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arska closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Arska pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raaka Arska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arska.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arska tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arska throws out the jab.

Arska drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Arska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Arska wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Arska looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Arska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson takes a swing at Arska's ribcage but misses.
Arska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Arska throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arska swinging wilding here.
Arska avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson swings for the body but Arska moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Arska or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Arska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Arska keeps it at a distance.
Arska misses with a hook.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arska moves away.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Arska with that takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska misses with an uppercut

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arska.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson prevents Arska from breaking the clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Arska.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arska takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arska avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Arska managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Arska in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arska blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Arska in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Arska blocks it.
Arska lands with a left to the head.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Arska avoids the damage to the body.
Arska blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raaka Arska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arska is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arska is trying to break free.
Arska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Arska is blocking nicely.
Arska trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Arska managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Arska takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Raaka Arska has been cut.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Arska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Arska is blocking nicely.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Arska avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Arska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson trying to stall but Arska improves his position.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arska managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Arska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arska throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arska scores with a hook.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arska rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Arska throws a left that rocks Jackson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Arska dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jackson regain composure!

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Arska lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Arska looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Arska lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raaka Arska!