RFC 5: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Swain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Salcedo
vs
Swain

182 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Salcedo!
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, Bryan Swain!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swain prevents Salcedo from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Swain.

Swain breaks from the clinch.
Salcedo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Salcedo tries to keep at a distance but Swain has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Swain.
Salcedo is trying to break free.
Swain gets underhooks to prevent Salcedo's takedown attempt.
Swain throws an elbow that misses.

Swain manages to break the clinch.

Salcedo clinches with his opponent.
Swain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salcedo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salcedo misses with a punch on the inside.

Swain breaks the clinch.

Swain has managed to clinch.
Swain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swain stalling.

Swain breaks from the clinch.

Swain shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Salcedo is on queer street and Swain 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 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bryan Swain!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Loving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loving comes to the cage accompanied by FUCK ANDRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE SUCKS DICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG. Frank Smeer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Loving
vs
Smeer

185 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loving but Loving pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loving looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Smeer clinches up against the cage.
Smeer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Loving just stands there and leans against the cage.

Smeer pulls guard successfully.

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

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

Smeer working for a triangle but Loving defends it easily.

Smeer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loving can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smeer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Loving preventing the sweep.
Loving has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Loving slips nicely into half guard.
Smeer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loving.
Smeer works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smeer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Loving knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Loving for a finish.

Smeer tightening his grip on Loving, looking for the choke.

Smeer working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Loving is doing well to defend. Smeer seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Loving is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Smeer!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Jaydon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Liddell
vs
Jaydon

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Jaydon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaydon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaydon misses with a double jab
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Jaydon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Jaydon falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Liddell!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coleman
vs
Gracie

174 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
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, Joe Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman which made him look bad.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coleman.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Coleman moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gracie.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Coleman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Coleman stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Coleman counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie looks gassed!
Coleman is trying to stand.
Coleman is trying to control but can't.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coleman manages to get to full guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Coleman lands a two punch combo.
Joe Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a left to the body.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Coleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Coleman.
Coleman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Coleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Coleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman swinging wilding here.
Gracie slips under a jab from Coleman.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coleman tries to get out of the position.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coleman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coleman for a finish.
Coleman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Gracie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Coleman staying out of range there.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Coleman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Coleman counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Coleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Coleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman blocks the body kick.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coleman throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coleman with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Coleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Coleman checks a low kick from Gracie.
Coleman moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Coleman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Coleman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Coleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Coleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coleman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Coleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie throws a hook but Coleman avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coleman thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A choreographed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Coleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Coleman misses.
Coleman lands with a cross.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman throws a one two combo.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Coleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Coleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Coleman scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mark Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gracie.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a left to the body.
Gracie slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Coleman.
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.

Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.

Coleman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Coleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coleman works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Coleman cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coleman swinging wilding here.
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Coleman.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Coleman throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.

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.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Coleman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Coleman lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fritz Lukens told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Smith
vs
Lukens

170 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Fast

FIREPOWER NUTRITION

S.W.A.T.

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Lukens looking for submissions off his back.

Lukens is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Lukens wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
Lukens is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Lukens tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Lukens is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Lukens regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Lukens from improving his position.
Smith is pressing down on Lukens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens is holding on for now.
Lukens is trying to get back to full guard.
Lukens looks gassed!
Lukens manages to get to full guard.
Smith postures up in Lukens's guard and throws a big left but Lukens blocks it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lukens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Lukens moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith regains half guard.

Lukens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lukens.
Lukens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lukens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lukens has Smith in his guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lukens has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lukens has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fritz Lukens!

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FIGHT
RATING
45%

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Newcomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ODonnell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Going down to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Newcomer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voices at the Crossroads by K'Naan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ODonnell
vs
Newcomer

175 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Fast

Carnage Fight Wear

Country Boy MMA

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, Sean ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Newcomer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ODonnell scores with a takedown into Newcomer's guard.
ODonnell won't allow Newcomer to sweep him here.
Newcomer trying to keep a closed guard but ODonnell is proving a slippery customer.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Newcomer working for a triangle but ODonnell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Newcomer is looking for a triangle but ODonnell pushes his legs off easily.
ODonnell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell preventing the sweep.
Newcomer keeping full guard, as ODonnell tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ODonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ODonnell tries to free his leg and advance position but Newcomer is retaining full guard.
Newcomer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in ODonnell's guard.
ODonnell wants to sweep here but Newcomer controlling him for the moment.
ODonnell keeping full guard, as Newcomer tries to pass.
ODonnell wants to stand up but Newcomer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ODonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet ODonnell, not yet.
Newcomer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ODonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newcomer manages to get himself to full guard.

ODonnell stands up and waves to Newcomer to follow him.
ODonnell is breathing heavily.
Newcomer throws the kick towards the body but ODonnell avoids it.
Newcomer misses with a double jab.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Newcomer.

ODonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ODonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
ODonnell prevents Newcomer from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is just content to waste time from the top position. Newcomer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Newcomer wants to stand and escape but ODonnell is having none of it.
ODonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Newcomer.
ODonnell trying to control but Newcomer is working from the bottom.
ODonnell lands a couple of digs.

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.
Newcomer trying to keep a closed guard but ODonnell is proving a slippery customer.
ODonnell stays in close to Newcomer's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ODonnell dodges the punch combination from Newcomer.
Newcomer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newcomer misses with a takedown attempt

and ODonnell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ODonnell.
ODonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newcomer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ODonnell chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ODonnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newcomer keeping moving, preventing ODonnell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean ODonnell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

ODonnell falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Newcomer gets to his feet - ODonnell follows without any prompting.
ODonnell tries to clinch up but Newcomer circles away and keeps his distance.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell throws a sloppy body shot

and Newcomer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Newcomer is proving a slippery customer.
ODonnell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Newcomer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
ODonnell tries to get to full guard but Newcomer has control of the leg.

Newcomer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from ODonnell as he works his way to full guard.
ODonnell wants to stand but Newcomer is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Newcomer 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.
Newcomer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but ODonnell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

ODonnell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Newcomer, up you get!
Sean ODonnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ODonnell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newcomer wants to clinch
and ODonnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Newcomer as ODonnell shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ODonnell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sean ODonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

ODonnell stands up.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.

ODonnell scores a takedown into full mount!
ODonnell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
ODonnell looking to finish Newcomer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Newcomer!
Newcomer regains half guard.
ODonnell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Newcomer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is looking to take a break and control but Newcomer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcomer gets full guard.

Newcomer is looking for a triangle but ODonnell pushes his legs off easily.
ODonnell advances position into side control!
ODonnell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
ODonnell wants to control but Newcomer is keeping him busy.
Newcomer is pushing ODonnell's head away, looking to escape. ODonnell manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

ODonnell tries for a kimura but Newcomer is defending well.
Newcomer is looking for a sweep.
ODonnell lands an elbow.
ODonnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newcomer keeps working.
ODonnell controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

ODonnell decides to stand back up. ODonnell steps back and let's Newcomer get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Newcomer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Newcomer fails with the takedown

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

ODonnell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
ODonnell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
ODonnell stands and throws Newcomer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
ODonnell wants to control but Newcomer is keeping him busy.
ODonnell working the head with strikes.

ODonnell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newcomer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.

ODonnell gets a clinch.

ODonnell is trying to trip Newcomer. He has hold of a leg but Newcomer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. ODonnell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Newcomer keeping full guard, as ODonnell tries to pass.
ODonnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Newcomer is proving hard to escape from.
ODonnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ODonnell stands and throws Newcomer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

ODonnell stands up and beckons Newcomer to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Newcomer as ODonnell shoots in.
ODonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Newcomer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and ODonnell counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell cracks Newcomer with a big elbow.
Newcomer can't do much from the bottom here.

ODonnell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Newcomer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in ODonnell's guard! Nice work there by Newcomer!

ODonnell is looking for a triangle here but Newcomer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Newcomer tries for a kimura but ODonnell is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newcomer scores with punches from side control.
ODonnell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Newcomer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Newcomer manages to capitalize on a mistake by ODonnell to take his back!
Newcomer not allowing ODonnell to control his hands.
Newcomer keeps control of the position as ODonnell tries to break free.

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.

Newcomer has his opponent's back but ODonnell is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Newcomer.

ODonnell scores a takedown into full mount!
ODonnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
ODonnell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Newcomer looks a forlorn figure.
ODonnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ODonnell landing strikes from the mount and Newcomer is in trouble!
Newcomer is looking to get to half guard.
ODonnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newcomer is looking to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean ODonnell!