EOD - Long way to the Top PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milas Overett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milas Overett looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Coleman
vs
Overett

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, 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, Milas Overett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overett as he avoids it easily.
Overett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Overett tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Overett keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Overett has wrist control.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman postures up in Overett's guard and throws a big left but Overett blocks it.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Overett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman shoots in but Overett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Overett stuffs the takedown.
Overett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Overett sprawls well.

That's two 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.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coleman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overett tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overett to the ground. Overett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Overett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Mark Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overett thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overett scores with a sloppy right hand. Coleman should have avoided that one.
Overett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overett is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Overett circles away and we're back to standing.
Overett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Overett. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.

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.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Overett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Overett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overett as he jumps to the side.
Overett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Overett lands the left hand.

Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Overett is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milas Overett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Overett tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overett as he avoids it easily.

Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Coleman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overett dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Coleman landing a few strikes.
Coleman cracks Overett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Coleman scoring with punches from side control.
Coleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Overett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Overett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Coleman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

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.
Coleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Overett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Coleman landing strikes.
Coleman throwing strikes but Overett manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Overett works to advance to full mount. Coleman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Coleman working to try and regain half guard.
Overett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
Coleman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overett prevents Coleman from improving his position.
Coleman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coleman is looking to improve his position.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Overett is tying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Overett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Overett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overett swivels and escapes.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overett as he jumps to the side.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Coleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Overett tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overett is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Overett circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overett.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overett closes the distance and clinches.

Coleman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Overett is trying to keep an underhook but Coleman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Overett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coleman.
Overett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman throws a strike but Overett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Overett preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Overett, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Overett against the cage but Overett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Overett. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.

Overett takes the fight into the clinch.

Coleman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Overett is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Overett has wrist control.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Overett is keeping the position.
Overett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman throws a strike but Overett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Overett stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good exchange - Overett coming out on top.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Overett.

Coleman scores a takedown into full mount!
Coleman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Coleman lands a big shot there that rocks Overett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MIKE SILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox has chosen Voices as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that MIKE SILVA has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily MIKE SILVA seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

SILVA
vs
Knox

196 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
202 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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, MIKE SILVA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Knox!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SILVA stuffs the takedown attempt from Knox. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

SILVA scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
SILVA wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
SILVA showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
SILVA throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
SILVA wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox trying to strike off his back.
SILVA trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is trying to keep SILVA in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SILVA moves away.
SILVA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Knox misses with a body kick.
SILVA looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
SILVA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two 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.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and SILVA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SILVA pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

SILVA breaks from the clinch.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like MIKE SILVA has been cut.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and SILVA counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
SILVA is taking a breather. Knox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.

Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if SILVA is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
SILVA seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knox for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA is tying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knox is not content to let SILVA control the position.
SILVA is taking a breather. Knox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SILVA is breathing heavily.

The referee stands the fighters back up. MIKE SILVA just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
SILVA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SILVA is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox closes the distance but SILVA moves to the side

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SILVA preventing the sweep.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox wants to stand and escape but SILVA is having none of it.
Knox pulls SILVA in close to his closed guard and prevents SILVA from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox is looking to stand up but SILVA isn't so interested in that idea.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SILVA controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SILVA fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.

SILVA drives through with a takedown into guard.
SILVA is stalling in the full guard.

Knox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SILVA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SILVA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SILVA pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
SILVA is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
SILVA prevents Knox from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

SILVA stands up from half guard.
SILVA has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Knox shoots in for a double leg but SILVA sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

SILVA closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.

Knox kicks SILVA off and gets to his feet.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss

and SILVA counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knox won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SILVA in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knox manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Knox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knox lands in his opponent's guard.
Knox wants to stand but SILVA is controlling his posture from full guard.
SILVA is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox wants to pass the guard but SILVA is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Knox drops back, looking for a kneebar! SILVA looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. SILVA looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from SILVA!
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
SILVA is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knox will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

SILVA decides to stand up, so the ref orders Knox to his feet.
MIKE SILVA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

SILVA shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
SILVA looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

SILVA stands up out of the half guard.

SILVA fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knox sprawls well initially but SILVA persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
SILVA prevents Knox from standing back up.
SILVA content to control rather than advance.
Knox is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MIKE SILVA dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on MIKE SILVA's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

SILVA scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.

Knox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SILVA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SILVA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
SILVA sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard.
Knox wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if SILVA is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

SILVA is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
SILVA takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knox wants to get back to his feet.
SILVA moves into full mount! Knox won't be happy about that!
Knox working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
SILVA connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
SILVA controlling from mount.
SILVA's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Knox wants to hold on but SILVA pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVA controlling the position easily from mount.
SILVA tries to control but Knox wriggling away.
Knox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox tries to lock up and control but SILVA gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knox is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SILVA controlling the pace for now.
SILVA will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SILVA has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. MIKE SILVA just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
SILVA bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but SILVA is just out of range.
Knox clinches but SILVA breaks the clinch

and SILVA counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnny Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SILVA stops Knox from standing up.
Knox is trying to keep SILVA in close.
SILVA is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIKE SILVA!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelio's entrance music is It's a Fight. A fine choice. Hank Link has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aurelio
vs
Link

179 cm
19
176 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

179 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Fight 4 America

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Link!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Link ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.

Link shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Link showed some decent athleticism there.
Link tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aurelio.
Link is looking to pass Aurelio's guard but actually Aurelio recovers to full guard.
Link seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Link accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Link tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelio is retaining full guard.
Link is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Link trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Link controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Link trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Link postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Link not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Link gets to his feet. Aurelio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aurelio missing with a left hand there. Link was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Link tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelio swivels and escapes.
Aurelio lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Link.
Aurelio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aurelio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Link looks for a takedown but Aurelio sprawls well.
Markus Aurelio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Link looks gassed!
Link tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelio cracks Link with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Aurelio.
Aurelio with a jab.
Link closes the distance and clinches up with Aurelio, looking for a takedown. Link pushes Aurelio against the cage but Aurelio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Link on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aurelio lands a really nice looking cross but Link seems unphased.
Link moves in looking to clinch but Aurelio pushes him off.
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Link uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Link shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Link slips under a jab from Aurelio.
The fighters circling - Aurelio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio lands an overhand right.
Link shoots in and drives through. Aurelio sprawls well.
Link is breathing heavily.
Link misses with a body shot
and Aurelio counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Link takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aurelio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Link throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio misses with a hook. Link ducked under it nicely.
Aurelio connects with a looping right hand.
Link slips a straight right by Aurelio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Link moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aurelio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Link moves forwards but Aurelio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aurelio throws a one two combo.
Aurelio lands a lovely overhand right.
Aurelio looks to land a left hand but Link moved out of range nicely.
Link lands a nice looking body kick.
Aurelio waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Link.
Link bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hank Link is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Link walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Link wants to clinch.
Link takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Aurelio misses.
Link moves out of range as Aurelio strikes.
Link doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aurelio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markus Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Link.
Good exchange - Aurelio coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Link looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aurelio!
Link looking to land elbow strikes but Aurelio uses the position to regain half guard.
Link is looking to advance position but Aurelio won't allow it.
Aurelio is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Aurelio 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Link takes one to the side of the head.
Hank Link seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Link.
Link is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aurelio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Link misses with a takedown
and Aurelio counters with a nice body shot.
Aurelio lands with a hook. Link tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Link takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelio cracks Link with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aurelio sizes up Link with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aurelio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a hook. Link ducked under it nicely.
Aurelio connects with a nice looking jab.
Aurelio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Link's head backwards.
Aurelio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aurelio blocks a head kick by Link.
Aurelio lands with a straight right. Link didn't see that one coming.
Link walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelio.
The crowd cheers as Aurelio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Link doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Link staying out of range there.
Aurelio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aurelio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Link has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut.
Aurelio lands a jab-cross combination.
Aurelio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Link slips a jab from Aurelio.
Aurelio scores with a jab. Link acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Link takes one on the button.
Aurelio misses with a straight left.
Link is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Link's shoulder, as Link tries to avoid the shot.
Link gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aurelio thuds a left hand into Link's body.
Link has his takedown stuffed
and Aurelio counters with a left to the body.
Aurelio scores with a decent looking hook.
Link tries to clinch up
and Link takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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.
Aurelio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aurelio cracks Link with a good jab.

Link is rocked!
Link slips a jab from Aurelio.
A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
Aurelio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aurelio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Link misses with a takedown
letting Aurelio counter with a right hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Aurelio!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricaro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Jones

180 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Firebird Designs

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, Ryan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricaro Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

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

Jones is rocked!
Jones tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricaro Jones.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Jones shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith jabs at Jones's body.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith drops Jones with a right and a left! Smith comes rushing in but Jones regains his composure and manages to keep Smith in guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.

Smith gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Jones's head back.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricaro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Ryan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Smith digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Smith catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Smith connects with the punch.
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!
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Jones shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Ryan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricaro Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab from Smith.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Ricaro Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith cracks Jones with a good jab.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Smith throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Jones looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricaro Jones.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Smith only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Smith lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Smith.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Smith lands.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricaro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

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

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Torino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sirovica might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to last mohacian. Ace Torino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sirovica
vs
Torino

191 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

TFP Graphics

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, Vedin Sirovica!
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, Ace Torino!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirovica checks a leg kick.
Torino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sirovica misses with a body kick.
Sirovica steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torino.
Sirovica staying out of range there.
Torino misses with a straight right.
Torino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirovica just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirovica misses with a head kick.
Torino misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirovica staying out of range there.
Torino misses the jab.
Torino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torino throws a predictable looking body shot

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torino tries to pull guard but Sirovica won't allow it.
Torino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vedin Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Torino.
Knees to the body from Sirovica.
Torino is pressed up against the cage. Sirovica has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torino down to the mat. Torino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Torino misses

and Sirovica counters by clinching up.
Torino can't break the clinch.
Torino tries to break the clinch but Sirovica is controlling the position.

Sirovica gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sirovica wants to pass to mount but Torino is defending the position.

Sirovica in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Torino tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sirovica!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vedin Sirovica!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Sizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandla Sizwe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sizwe
vs
Young

170 cm
19
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mandla Sizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sizwe but Sizwe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sizwe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sizwe with a poor takedown
and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sizwe's knee momentarily.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sizwe sends Young down but not out. Sizwe dives into side control looking to finish.

Young is rocked!

It looks like Angus Young has been cut.
Sizwe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Sizwe wants to stand but Young has his arm trapped.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Sizwe finish him?
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young is trying to control Sizwe's posture but Sizwe avoids it.
Sizwe in side control, throwing shots but Young defends.
Young tries to escape but Sizwe is in control.
Sizwe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizwe in side control, throwing shots but Young defends.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sizwe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sizwe off to one side.
Sizwe misses with a jab to the body
and Young counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sizwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Sizwe misses
and Young counters with an inside leg kick.
Young fails to land the takedown.
Sizwe misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandla Sizwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young thows a body kick. Sizwe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Sizwe misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Sizwe.
Sizwe scores with a jab to the jaw.

Young looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sizwe has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young won't allow Sizwe to sweep him here.
Sizwe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sizwe is breathing heavily.
Young stays in close to Sizwe's body and controls the position.

Sizwe is working an open guard so Young takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mandla Sizwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sizwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
Sizwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sizwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizwe misses with a double jab.
Young tries to clinch but Sizwe moves out of range.
Sizwe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Young counters with a shoot takedown. Sizwe fights it but they end up in guard.
Young passes Sizwe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Young trying to control the action but Sizwe is working from the bottom.

Young decides to stand and escape the position.
Sizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young slips under a jab from Sizwe.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sizwe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young counters with a good low kick that Sizwe was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch up but Sizwe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sizwe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Young moves into the clinch.

Young jumps guard.

Sizwe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Young to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sizwe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Young pulls down on the head and he's put Sizwe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Angus Young!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jonny bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

bravo
vs
Peck

181 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jonny bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brody Peck!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peck looks for a takedown but bravo sprawls well.
bravo fails with the takedown

and Peck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Peck is proving a slippery customer.
Peck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bravo can't keep his opponent in guard - Peck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Peck seems to be looking for submissions.
Peck trying to control from half guard but bravo is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Peck seems content to control.
Peck wants to take a breather but bravo is having none of it.
Peck controlling the pace.
bravo is looking to escape.
bravo is breathing heavily.
Peck is keen to just control but bravo is a slippery customer.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brody Peck just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

bravo moves into range and clinches up with Peck.

bravo pulls guard.
Peck postures up.
Peck trying to control but bravo is working from the bottom.
Peck pushes down on bravo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peck trying to control from half guard but bravo is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Peck is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peck trying to pass the guard but bravo defending well.
Peck controlling the pace.
Peck has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

Peck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, bravo has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
I wouldn't like to be where bravo is right now.
bravo is looking for a sweep.
bravo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peck controlling the position.
Peck working away.

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

bravo pushes Peck up against the cage in a clinch.
bravo stops a takedown attempt from Peck.

bravo successfully pulls guard.

Peck drops back looking for a leg! bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and bravo manages to kick Peck off! Peck jumps back into bravo's guard.
bravo wants to stand up but Peck is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peck advances nicely into full mount.
bravo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Peck has taken his back.
bravo trying to control the hands but Peck breaks the grip.

Peck is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but bravo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
bravo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
bravo is refusing to be controlled, as Peck sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bravo wants to get back to his feet.
bravo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peck wants to take a breather but bravo is having none of it.
Peck wants to pass to mount but bravo is defending the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Peck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peck wants to control but bravo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peck has hold of bravo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. bravo seems comfortable defending it but Peck has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! bravo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! bravo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Peck couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brody Peck!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urik Vonlictinstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Vonlictinstien
vs
Bonny

205 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

No Shit Nutrition
Fight 4 America

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urik Vonlictinstien !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bonny!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonlictinstien throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonny.
Bonny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urik Vonlictinstien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonny walks into a stiff left hand from Vonlictinstien .
Vonlictinstien throws a body punch but Bonny moves out of range.
Vonlictinstien fails to land with a series of punches.
Vonlictinstien cracks Bonny with an open hand slap.
Vonlictinstien connects with a single shot there.
Vonlictinstien cracks Bonny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vonlictinstien throws a body punch but Bonny moves out of range.
Vonlictinstien waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bonny.
Vonlictinstien cracks Bonny with an open hand slap.
Bonny avoids a punch combination nicely.

Vonlictinstien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet but Bonny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bonny stands up from Vonlictinstien 's guard - Bonny perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
A combination from Vonlictinstien does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vonlictinstien misses.
Vonlictinstien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonny blocks a jab.
Vonlictinstien just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonlictinstien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vonlictinstien throws a head kick but Bonny moves out of range.
Vonlictinstien with a hook.

Bonny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bonny lands in his opponent's guard.
Bonny passes Vonlictinstien 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bonny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vonlictinstien 's head.

Bonny postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vonlictinstien to stand up.
Vonlictinstien is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bonny shoots in and bounces Vonlictinstien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vonlictinstien wants to sweep here but Bonny controlling him for the moment.

Bonny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonny advances position into side control!

Bonny decides to stand back up.
Vonlictinstien fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonny checks it well.
Vonlictinstien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bonny closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vonlictinstien to the mat! Vonlictinstien manages to get full guard.
Vonlictinstien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny stands and throws Vonlictinstien 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bonny scores with punches from side control.
Bonny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bonny lands a nice forearm strike.
Bonny tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Bonny has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big left from Vonlictinstien misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonny drives through and clinches with Vonlictinstien against the cage.

Bonny manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonny is trying to keep Vonlictinstien in close.
Bonny is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bonny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vonlictinstien manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonny wants to control from the top but Vonlictinstien keeps moving.
Bonny tries to free his leg and advance position but Vonlictinstien is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vonlictinstien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Bonny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bonny drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vonlictinstien keeping moving, preventing Bonny from controlling successfully.
Bonny forces his way into half guard.
Bonny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vonlictinstien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonny scores with a couple of nice shots.

Bonny is looking for a kimura but Vonlictinstien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonny to get the leverage.
Bonny works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vonlictinstien is trying to control Bonny's posture but Bonny avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny is chipping away with strikes.
Bonny trying to control the action but Vonlictinstien is working from the bottom.
Bonny postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bonny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vonlictinstien has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bonny stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Bonny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonlictinstien taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Vonlictinstien 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonny scoring with punches and elbows.
Bonny lands a few punches from side control.

Bonny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vonlictinstien , who protects the arm well.
Vonlictinstien is not content to let Bonny control the position.
Bonny advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny lands a big shot there that rocks Vonlictinstien but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonny pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bonny with shots to the head and body - Vonlictinstien looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bonny landing strikes from the mount.
William Bonny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonlictinstien tries to hold on but Bonny pushes him away.
Bonny scoring with strikes but Vonlictinstien is staying in there.
Vonlictinstien is bucking up trying to escape but Bonny cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bonny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Bonny.
Bonny fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bonny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonny avoids the attempt from Vonlictinstien to control.
Bonny postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vonlictinstien looks a forlorn figure.
Bonny controlling the position easily from mount.
Vonlictinstien is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vonlictinstien is bucking up trying to escape but Bonny cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bonny wants to control the pace but Vonlictinstien is squirming around nicely.
Bonny working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonny throws a looping overhand right but Vonlictinstien ducks down to avoid it.
Vonlictinstien throws a looping overhand right but Bonny ducks down to avoid it.
Bonny tries to clinch there but Vonlictinstien circles away.
Vonlictinstien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vonlictinstien , as that shot connected.

Bonny clinches up against the cage.
Vonlictinstien gets underhooks to prevent Bonny's takedown attempt.
Bonny tries to score a body lock takedown but Vonlictinstien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vonlictinstien fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonny is stalling here.
Bonny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vonlictinstien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Urik Vonlictinstien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonny.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vonlictinstien is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonny goes for a takedown attempt but Vonlictinstien pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vonlictinstien .
Vonlictinstien throws an overhand right that lands on Bonny's shoulder, as Bonny tries to avoid the shot.
Vonlictinstien misses the jab.
Vonlictinstien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Bonny scores a takedown into full mount!
Bonny with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonny is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vonlictinstien tries to lock up and control but Bonny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bonny is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vonlictinstien can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bonny punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonny lands a heavy elbow.
Bonny prevents Vonlictinstien from getting the reversal.
Vonlictinstien wants to control but Bonny is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Bonny.
Bonny lands a heavy elbow.

Vonlictinstien has left one of his arms exposed and Bonny doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Vonlictinstien screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Bonny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rophilia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skeeter Gator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gator has chosen Drop it Like its Hot as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rophilia
vs
Gator

196 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
237 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Rophilia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter Gator!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rophilia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rophilia working the ground and pound from side control.
Gator tries to bench press Rophilia off him but Rophilia keeps the position.
Rophilia lands an elbow.

Rophilia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gator tries to bench press Rophilia off him but Rophilia keeps the position.
Gator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gator is looking for a sweep.
Gator is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rophilia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gator is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rophilia scores with a couple of short elbows.

Gator is rocked!
Rophilia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gator is still in real trouble! Can Rophilia finish him?
Rophilia lands a strong strike to the head of Gator. That's dazed him! Rophilia looking to finish here. Gator is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rophilia lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Rophilia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrox has chosen Probka by Intars Busulis as his entrance music. Ryan Madrox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Isaac Johnson's chin.

Johnson
vs
Madrox

190 cm
19
213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Madrox!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madrox swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Madrox as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Madrox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Madrox pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson can't get the takedown.

Madrox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Madrox manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Madrox won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson stops Madrox from standing up.
Johnson pushing down on Madrox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Madrox as he works his way to full guard.
Madrox wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madrox is keeping the position for now.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Madrox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Madrox wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Madrox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Madrox tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Madrox controlling him for the moment.

Johnson working for a triangle but Madrox defends it easily.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Madrox pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madrox wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Madrox stands up from Johnson's guard - Madrox perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.

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.
Madrox lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson closes the distance but Madrox moves to the side

and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch.

Madrox lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Madrox stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Madrox circles away easily

and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madrox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson fails with the takedown

and Madrox counters by clinching up.
Madrox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.

Madrox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Madrox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madrox is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madrox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madrox wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Johnson has his foot on Madrox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madrox works his way back into a safe position though.
Madrox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madrox looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is pressing down on Madrox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madrox is holding on for now.

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

Madrox pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Madrox with a jab.
Madrox throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrox lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Johnson misses with a takedown

and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Madrox turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Madrox manages to end up in side control.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Madrox wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Madrox's best efforts.
Johnson is pressing down on Madrox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madrox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madrox wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Madrox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madrox's guard.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madrox wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Madrox 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.

A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Madrox circles away easily
and Madrox counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Madrox to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Madrox circles away easily

and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madrox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Madrox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Madrox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madrox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Madrox controlling him for the moment.
Madrox wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Madrox controlling him for the moment.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Madrox stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ryan Madrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Madrox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Madrox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.

Madrox turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Madrox manages to end up in side control.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Madrox keeps moving and retains side control.
Madrox wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Madrox off and has taken his back!
Ryan Madrox has got the better of the ground game so far.

Johnson working for a choke but Madrox is defending well.
Madrox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Madrox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Madrox for a finish.
Madrox is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Johnson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Madrox holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Madrox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Johnson is cranking Madrox's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Madrox! He's tightened the choke and Madrox is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Johnson!
Isaac Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!