BBF 2- Champions crowned PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trents Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tyson
vs
Smith

195 cm
19
239 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trents Tyson!
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, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.

Tyson manages to pull guard.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Tyson striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyson slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tyson jumps into side control!

Tyson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyson.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Tyson is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
Tyson is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trents Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyson. Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Trents Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Tyson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyson trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Tyson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith taking a break here but Tyson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Smith is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.

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

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Tyson is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Tyson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tyson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyson's face.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A nice elbow there by Smith.

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.
The referee warns Tyson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Tyson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tyson wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Tyson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Tyson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tyson wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Tyson is working away.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tyson is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson controlling the position for now.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Tyson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

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.

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

Smith scores with a takedown into Tyson's guard.

Tyson pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Tyson throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Trents Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown

and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Tyson breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Tyson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Tyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Tyson taking shots to the head.
Tyson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tyson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyson tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Terry Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith cracks Tyson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between steven thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Barbee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). thompson comes to the cage accompanied by so cold. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

thompson
vs
Barbee

177 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, steven thompson!
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, Ricky Barbee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbee shoots in looking for a takedown. thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Barbee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
thompson misses with a wild combination.

Barbee scores a takedown into full mount!
thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbee manages to capitalize on a mistake by thompson to take his back!
thompson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Barbee is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften thompson up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
thompson trying to get back to his feet but Barbee is in full control for now.
thompson just trying to survive but Barbee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy thompson right now.
Barbee doesn't have the hooks in and thompson manages to turn into his guard.

thompson stands and steps away. Barbee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
thompson is breathing heavily.

Barbee has thompson up against the cage in a clinch.

Barbee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbee tries to clinch but thompson moves out of range.
Barbee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbee throws a sloppy head kick and thompson moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
thompson lands a head kick. Barbee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbee swinging wilding here.
Barbee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has thompson pinned against the cage. thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
steven thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Barbee.
thompson throws a lazy head kick

and Barbee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in thompson's guard.
thompson keeping moving, preventing Barbee from controlling successfully.

thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbee closes the distance and clinches up with thompson, looking for a takedown. Barbee pushes thompson against the cage but thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

thompson has Barbee up against the cage in a clinch.

thompson breaks the clinch.
Barbee shoots in but thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy left from thompson finds it's target.
Barbee wants to clinch
and thompson counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
thompson wants to clinch.
thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Barbee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with thompson but thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Barbee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbee lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Barbee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barbee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbee misses with a takedown attempt
and thompson counters with a good low kick that Barbee was not able to check.
Barbee shoots for a takedown but thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbee.
Barbee ducks right into an uppercut from thompson.

It looks like Ricky Barbee has been cut.
thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbee off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbee's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
steven thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
thompson connects with a single shot there.
thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbee misses with a wild body shot.
Barbee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from thompson.
thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbee counters with a left to the body.
Barbee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
steven thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Barbee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbee moves away.
thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Barbee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
thompson lands a body shot.
thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Barbee clinches up with thompson and pushes him back against the cage.

thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Barbee tries to keep at a distance but thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Barbee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbee darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ricky Barbee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but thompson swivels and escapes.
Barbee has a takedown stuffed.

thompson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
thompson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbee down.
Barbee isn't going anywhere.
Barbee bucks up and tries to throw thompson off but instead thompson has got his back!

Barbee is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake thompson off. It looks like it's working - thompson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Barbee displaying calm under pressure there.
thompson tries to clinch up but Barbee circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbee checks a leg kick nicely.
thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Barbee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steven thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Barbee's cut.
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!

Barbee misses with a takedown attempt
and thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbee throws a combination. thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbee.

Barbee tries to keep at a distance but thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with thompson's elbow.
Barbee keeps control of thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

thompson breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from thompson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbee with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbee blocks a leg kick.
Barbee shoots for a takedown but thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barbee closes this distance looking for a takedown but thompson circles away.
steven thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Barbee.
Barbee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts thompson as he jumps to the side.
Barbee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbee wants to clinch up but thompson keeps it at a distance.

thompson gets the takedown into side control.

thompson stands up and beckons Barbee to his feet.
thompson misses with a double jab
and Barbee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Barbee breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from thompson misses.
Barbee tries to close the distance and clinch up but thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbee doesn't manage to clinch there - thompson circles away.
thompson is looking to clinch.
Barbee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from thompson does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbee dodges the punch combination from thompson.
thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbee throws a jab but it's blocked by thompson.
thompson connects with a looping right hand.

Barbee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
thompson pushes Barbee off looking to stand but Barbee dives back in and keeps control.
Barbee is tying to control. thompson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbee tries to stand and escape but thompson is controlling the position.
Barbee tries to pass to full mount but thompson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbee misses with a takedown
and thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Barbee backing up. Barbee nods at thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
thompson throws a combination. Barbee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barbee fails with the takedown
and thompson counters with a series of strikes. Barbee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Barbee backing up. Barbee nods at thompson to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
steven thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think thompson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steven thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Ray has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ray
vs
Gauthier

225 cm
19
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Ray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gauthier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gauthier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Gauthier misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gauthier misses the target.
Gauthier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gauthier tries to close the distance and clinch but Ray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gauthier misses with a few strikes there.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Gauthier.
Gauthier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Gauthier.
Ray lands a head kick!
Gauthier is looking to clinch.
Gauthier misses with the combination.
Gauthier throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ray stumbling backwards into the cage! Ray bounces back off the cage towards Gauthier, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Gauthier lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Gauthier celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tank Gauthier!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Schalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gold T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Schalk
vs
T

195 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Schalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gold T!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schalk throws a series of punches but T moves out of range.
T fails with a takedown attempt.
Schalk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

T changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schalk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schalk keeping his opponent close.
Schalk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, T asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Schalk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schalk trying to control but T postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
T looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schalk is controlling T's trapped leg to prevent T from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T wants to control but Schalk is keeping him busy.
Schalk trying to control here.
Schalk is refusing to be controlled, as T sits in half guard.
T wants to get back to his feet.
T really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schalk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
T looks gassed!

Schalk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

T bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schalk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schalk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schalk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schalk has his foot on T's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. T works his way back into a safe position though.
T trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schalk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
T working a defensive guard here.
T trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schalk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schalk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
T wants to sweep here but Schalk controlling him for the moment.
T tries to strike from the bottom.

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.

Schalk stands up from T's guard - Schalk perhaps looking for a knockout.

T gets caught flat footed, as Schalk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
T looking to control.
T tries to strike from the bottom.
T 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.
Schalk advances position into side control!
T is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

T with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schalk counters with a good low kick that T was not able to check.
Schalk misses with a two punch combination.
T shoots and misses

and Schalk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schalk.
T is looking to sweep but instead, Schalk has passed into half guard.
T is looking to control Schalk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can T avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if T can do anything to dispel that myth.
T tries to get to full guard but Schalk has control of the leg.
Schalk is trying to control the action in half guard but T is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schalk passes into side control, despite T's attempt to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schalk cracks T with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
T is trying to improve his position.
Schalk staying calm.
T tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schalk passes to full mount! That's big trouble for T!
T is trying desperately to improve position.
T is in a horrible position here. Schalk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schalk prevents T from getting the reversal.
Schalk with the ground and pound from mount.
T is squirming around, avoiding Schalk's attempts to control the action.

Schalk wants to finish this one by submission but T is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schalk.
Schalk lands a nice shot to the head.
T working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schalk looking to control but T is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Schalk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. T can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
T is in all sorts of trouble here.

Schalk throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! T has his hands clasped together but Schalk breaks the hold and T is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Schalk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Schalk!

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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo has chosen If It Means Alot To You as his entrance music. Hattori Hanzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Hanzo

210 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hattori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab from Hanzo.

Hanzo has managed to clinch.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hanzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hanzo keeps it at a distance.
Hanzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanzo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Hanzo!
Hanzo tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Hanzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Jones is working an open guard so Hanzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanzo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanzo pinned against the cage. Hanzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hanzo wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a head kick.

Hanzo clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Hanzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Hanzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones prevents Hanzo from breaking the clinch.

Hanzo breaks the clinch.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.

Hanzo clinches with his opponent.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hanzo tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Hanzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Hanzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Hanzo breaks the clinch.
Hanzo tries to clinch up

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hanzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanzo, not yet.

Hanzo has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hattori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzo throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hanzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Hanzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones prevents Hanzo from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
Hanzo has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanzo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanzo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanzo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hanzo tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hanzo's head.
Hanzo closes the distance but Jones moves to the side

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.

Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hanzo wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hanzo blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones is working an open guard so Hanzo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hanzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanzo misses with the combination.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanzo pinned against the cage. Hanzo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.

Hanzo instigates a clinch.

Hanzo breaks the clinch.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Hattori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzo lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzo misses with a double jab

and Jones counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanzo scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones shoots in but Hanzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo is trying to break free.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Hanzo improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo breaks from the clinch.
Hanzo tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jones clinches.
Nice elbow from Hanzo.

Hanzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo tries to clinch up

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

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hanzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

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

Hanzo throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanzo won't be happy with that.
Jones working away.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Hanzo struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Hanzo get back to his feet.
Hanzo misses with a few strikes there.

Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Hanzo wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones working the ground and pound but Hanzo is defending the strikes.
Jones 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.
Jones slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the action but Hanzo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Hanzo is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanzo.
Jones tries to escape but Hanzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hanzo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bob Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanzo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Hanzo keeps control of the position.

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.
Will Hanzo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Hanzo keeps control of the position.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Hanzo trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hanzo throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Bob Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Hanzo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanzo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jones gets to his feet. Hanzo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanzo swivels and escapes.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanzo darts in trying to clinch

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Hanzo tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Hanzo wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones keeps control of Hanzo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to stall but Hanzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Hanzo throws a combination that misses

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanzo's guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to stand but Hanzo is controlling his posture from full guard.

Hanzo pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hanzo is looking to land body kicks.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a combination that misses

and Hanzo moves into the clinch.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones is trying to drag Hanzo to the mat but Hanzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Hanzo both land. Nice combination.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hanzo!
Jones trying to control but Hanzo is having none of it.
Jones avoids the attempt from Hanzo to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones looking to finish Hanzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanzo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Jones has closed the distance and engaged Hanzo in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jones had his way with Hattori Hanzo in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hanzo rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Hanzo counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Hanzo.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanzo as he jumps to the side.
Hanzo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanzo is striking from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo trying to control but Jones postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Hanzo kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Hanzo is looking to clinch.
Hanzo thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Hanzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanzo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.

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.
Hanzo throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.
Hanzo wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side

and Jones moves into the clinch.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanzo uses from the top position.
Hanzo preventing the sweep.
Hanzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hanzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hanzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo wants to break free but Jones has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jones breaks the clinch.
Hanzo wants to clinch

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanzo has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.

Hanzo kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Hattori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanzo throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jones!
Bob Jones is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

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

Jackson
vs
Crocodile

199 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Crocodile moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Crocodile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crocodile throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Homer Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crocodile scores with a head kick.
Crocodile throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocodile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Crocodile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crocodile with a knee to the head.

Crocodile breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Crocodile lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.

Homer Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Crocodile connects with a high kick.
Crocodile scores with a head kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Homer Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

A big head kick from Crocodile and Jackson is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Jackson is rocked!

Crocodile decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crocodile finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.

Jeez, Homer Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Crocodile lands a head kick that stumbles Jackson and the fighters go to the mat.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Homer Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Will Crocodile!
Will Crocodile is the new super heavyweight champion!