TFC 52 - Cleeeeto! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Connolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robot Rock-Daft Punk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick Connolly's chin.

Connolly
vs
Williams

172 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Connolly!
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, James Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connolly throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Connolly is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.

Connolly scores a takedown into full mount!

Connolly get's back to his feet.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connolly misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connolly is breathing heavily.
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!
Connolly needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.

Connolly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Connolly tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Connolly has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connolly tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams wants to improve his position but Connolly is controlling well.
Williams tries to kick Connolly off but Connolly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Connolly wants to stand but Williams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Connolly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.

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.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Connolly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams thuds a left hand into Connolly's body.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!

Connolly moves into the clinch successfully.
Connolly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Connolly can't break the clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Connolly.
Connolly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connolly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams wants to break free but Connolly has control.
Williams wants to break free but Connolly has control.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Connolly is controlling the position.

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.
Connolly misses with a knee strike.
Connolly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Connolly has double underhooks.
Connolly has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams wants to break free but Connolly has control.
Williams can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Williams catches Connolly right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Williams 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.

Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams misses with a combination
and Connolly counters with a body kick.
Connolly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
James Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams drops Connolly with a nice combination! Williams dives into Connolly's guard, looking to finish!

Connolly is rocked!

It looks like Patrick Connolly has been cut.
Connolly wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Connolly's head.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Connolly's head.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams works his way into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connolly is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Williams breaks from Connolly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Connolly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connolly really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Connolly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Williams with shots to the head and body - Connolly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Connolly hang on?
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Connolly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Connolly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connolly is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Connolly taking shots to the head.
Connolly is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Connolly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Connolly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Connolly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Connolly can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
Connolly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connolly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Connolly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams lands a big elbow.
Connolly tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Connolly looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that Connolly really doesn't like being in this position too much.

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.
Williams breaks from Connolly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Connolly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Williams.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Connolly is in trouble!
Connolly is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Connolly trying desperately to get to his feet.
Williams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Connolly looks a forlorn figure.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
Williams breaks from Connolly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Connolly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Connolly hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Connolly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Connolly is looking to clinch.
Patrick Connolly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connolly shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connolly counters with a head kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Connolly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Connolly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Connolly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connolly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws a combination that misses

and Connolly counters by moving into the clinch.
Connolly pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams wants to break free but Connolly has control.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Connolly is controlling the position.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connolly has him pressed against the cage.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Connolly won't allow it.
Williams wants to break free but Connolly has control.
Connolly lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connolly has him pressed against the cage.

That's two 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.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Connolly has him pressed against the cage.
Connolly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connolly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Connolly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Connolly backs away looking to recover.
Connolly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Connolly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Connolly 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.

Connolly stands up and waves to Williams to follow him.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Connolly's defenses.
Williams connects with a jab.
Connolly shoots in but no luck this time.
Connolly is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connolly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Connolly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Connolly doesn't seem phased though.
Connolly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connolly wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Connolly missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patrick Connolly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connolly tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
James Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Powers has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Powers
vs
Powers

190 cm
23
247 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kenny Powers with that takedown attempt.
Matt Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenny Powers looks gassed!
Matt Powers tries to clinch up.
Matt Powers tries to clinch but Kenny Powers is having none of it.
Matt Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matt Powers wants to clinch up but Kenny Powers keeps it at a distance.

Matt Powers rushes Kenny Powers and presses him up against the cage.
Matt Powers wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Matt Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matt Powers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenny Powers.

Matt Powers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matt Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Matt Powers.
Kenny Powers tries to break the clinch but Matt Powers is controlling the position.
Matt Powers connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
Matt Powers landing knees to the head.
Matt Powers lands a left hand.
Matt Powers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenny Powers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matt Powers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matt Powers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenny Powers up against the cage.
Matt Powers connects with a knee to the head.
Matt Powers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matt Powers connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Kenny Powers's cut even more.
Matt Powers crunches a lovely knee into Kenny Powers's ribcage.

Matt Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenny Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matt Powers tries to clinch but Kenny Powers is having none of it.
Matt Powers moves in looking to clinch but Kenny Powers pushes him off.
Matt Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenny Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Matt Powers cracks Kenny Powers with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matt Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matt Powers moves in looking to clinch but Kenny Powers pushes him off.
Matt Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenny Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matt Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matt Powers tries to clinch up.

Matt Powers clinches up against the cage.
Matt Powers keeps control of Kenny Powers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kenny Powers manages to break the clinch.
Matt Powers misses with the combination.
Matt Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenny Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenny Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matt Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Matt Powers slams his shin into Kenny Powers's torso.

Matt Powers darts in and clinches Kenny Powers up against the cage.
Matt Powers slows down the pace here.
Matt Powers is working for takedown but Kenny Powers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kenny Powers is trying to break the clinch but Matt Powers has him pressed against the cage.
Kenny Powers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kenny Powers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matt Powers.
Matt Powers landing knees to the head.
Matt Powers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matt Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenny Powers pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Matt Powers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matt Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenny Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Powers tries to clinch but Kenny Powers moves out of range.
Matt Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matt Powers tries to clinch but Kenny Powers moves out of range.
Matt Powers moves in looking to clinch but Kenny Powers pushes him off.
Matt Powers wants to clinch.
Kenny Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenny Powers misses with a straight right.
Matt Powers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

The cut above Kenny Powers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenny Powers falls off balance throwing a combination

and Matt Powers counters by moving into the clinch.
Kenny Powers prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Powers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matt Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenny Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Matt Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Kenny Powers tries to break the clinch but Matt Powers is controlling the position.

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

Kenny Powers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Matt Powers is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenny Powers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Powers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kenny Powers controls his leg.
Kenny Powers moves into full guard.
Matt Powers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matt Powers is looking to clinch but Kenny Powers is avoiding it.
Matt Powers slips a jab and a cross from Kenny Powers.
Matt Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenny Powers pinned against the cage. Kenny Powers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Powers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matt Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matt Powers tries to clinch
and Kenny Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matt Powers tries to clinch up.

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.

Matt Powers moves into the clinch.
Matt Powers landing knees to the body.

Matt Powers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kenny Powers regains guard immediately.
Kenny Powers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matt Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Matt Powers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kenny Powers is proving hard to escape from.
Kenny Powers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kenny Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Powers wants to get back to his feet.
Matt Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenny Powers.
Matt Powers is trying to stand up here but Kenny Powers is controlling him well.
Matt Powers wants to stand back up but Kenny Powers manages to pass into side control.
Kenny Powers working the ground and pound.
Kenny Powers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

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.
Matt Powers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kenny Powers tries for a kimura but Matt Powers is defending well.
Matt Powers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kenny Powers's best efforts.
Kenny Powers stops Matt Powers from getting back to his feet.

Kenny Powers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kenny Powers is looking for a kimura but Matt Powers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenny Powers to get the leverage.
Kenny Powers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matt Powers wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Powers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Powers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Matt Powers looks to clinch
and Kenny Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matt Powers closes the distance but Kenny Powers moves to the side
and Kenny Powers counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Matt Powers has been cut.

Matt Powers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenny Powers tries to break the clinch but Matt Powers is controlling the position.
Matt Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenny Powers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matt Powers scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenny Powers takes an elbow to the temple.
Matt Powers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kenny Powers is trying to break the clinch but Matt Powers has him pressed against the cage.
Kenny Powers is looking to break free of the clinch but Matt Powers has double underhooks.
Kenny Powers takes an elbow to the temple.
Matt Powers is pushing Kenny Powers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Kenny Powers breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matt Powers wants to clinch up but Kenny Powers keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Kenny Powers misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Powers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kenny Powers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Matt Powers clinches up against the cage.
Kenny Powers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matt Powers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenny Powers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Matt Powers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Matt Powers forces Kenny Powers back against the cage and clinches.
Kenny Powers tries to break the clinch but Matt Powers is controlling the position.
Kenny Powers has had enough of the clinch but Matt Powers keeps him there for the moment.
Kenny Powers stops a takedown attempt from Matt Powers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matt Powers misses with a knee strike.
Matt Powers tries for a takedown but Kenny Powers manages to get underhooks.

Kenny Powers breaks from the clinch.
Matt Powers wants to clinch but Kenny Powers slips to the side
and Kenny Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenny Powers throws a shot from downtown. Matt Powers moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Powers tries to clinch but Kenny Powers moves away
letting Kenny Powers counter with a right hand.
Matt Powers looks for a takedown but Kenny Powers sprawls well.
Kenny Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matt Powers's waist but Matt Powers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenny Powers off to one side.
Matt Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matt Powers moves out of range as Kenny Powers strikes.
Kenny Powers misses with a straight left.
Kenny Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenny Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matt Powers moves in looking to clinch but Kenny Powers pushes him off.
Kenny Powers stuffs the takedown attempt from Matt Powers. Matt Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenny Powers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenny Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Matt Powers.
Matt Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenny Powers throws out the jab.
Matt Powers tries to clinch up
and Kenny Powers counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Matt Powers.
Matt Powers tries to clinch up but Kenny Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Matt Powers moves in looking to clinch but Kenny Powers pushes him off.
Matt Powers closes the distance but Kenny Powers moves to the side
and Matt Powers 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.
A head kick from Matt Powers lands but Kenny Powers takes it in his stride.
Matt Powers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kenny Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matt Powers is looking to clinch.
Matt Powers moves in looking to clinch but Kenny Powers pushes him off.
Matt Powers throws a head kick but Kenny Powers moves out of range.
Kenny Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Matt Powers counters by moving into the clinch.
Matt Powers lands an elbow inside that Kenny Powers shrugs off.
Matt Powers is working for takedown but Kenny Powers is calmly controlling the position for now.

Matt Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kenny Powers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kenny Powers showed some decent athleticism there.
Matt Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matt Powers is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Powers.
I think Matt Powers 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Powers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raaka Arska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trueman
vs
Arska

190 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
23
273 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Crippler's Corner

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Trueman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaka Arska!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trueman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arska.
Trueman fails to land the takedown.
Trueman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arska throws out the jab.
Arska lands a nice shot that snaps Trueman's head back.

It looks like Sean Trueman has been cut.
Trueman tries for a takedown but Arska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arska thows a body shot but no joy.
Trueman looks to score with a jab to the body but Arska is just out of range.
Arska lands a jab to Trueman's midsection.
Arska steps into range and cracks Trueman with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Trueman flops backwards and Arska dives into his guard looking to finish!

Trueman is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trueman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arska stays in close to Trueman's body and controls the position.
Oh Trueman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trueman seems to have got his legs back now.
Arska keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trueman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska stays in close to Trueman's body and controls the position.
Trueman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trueman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arska lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trueman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Trueman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arska 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.
Trueman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arska manages to get himself to full guard.
Arska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trueman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trueman is looking to work some ground and pound but Arska has wrist control.
Trueman throws a strike but Arska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arska trying to control the position from guard on top but Trueman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arska gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Arska cracks a nice hook into Trueman's ribs.
Arska grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Trueman takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Arska cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raaka Arska!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen I Want to Conquer the World by Bad Religion as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thor
vs
Jackson

190 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thor swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Thor 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.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Thor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Thor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thor stalling.
Thor 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.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Thor has control of the leg.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Thor has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Thor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

This
vs
Fernandez

192 cm
19
235 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

210 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conquer This!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez blocks a head kick by This.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by This.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but This circles away.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but This keeps it at a distance.
This throws an overhand right that lands on Fernandez's shoulder, as Fernandez tries to avoid the shot.
This throws a body kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from This as Fernandez shoots in.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fernandez stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. This follows into mount!

It looks like Freddy Fernandez has been cut.
This looking to ground and pound but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
Fernandez working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This controlling from the full mount.
This'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.
Fernandez regains half guard.

Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. This is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fernandez is pressing down on This's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because This has passed into half guard!
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard but This has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This controlling from mount.
Fernandez tries to hold on but This pushes him away.
Fernandez tries to reverse the position but This maintains control.

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

This stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
This waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Fernandez. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fernandez to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Fernandez is rocked!
This passes into half guard.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
This trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandez's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This is stalling in the full guard.
This stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

This pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez lands with a cross.
Fernandez fails with the takedown.

Fernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
This working aggressively here.
Fernandez blocks an uppercut.
This throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from This.
This lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This throws a head punch that misses.
Fernandez trying to stall but This improves his position.
Fernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This misses with a punch on the inside.
This scores with a shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
This misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but This pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez is working for takedown but This is calmly controlling the position for now.
Conquer This has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Fernandez.
Fernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This gets through Fernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can This finish him?
This cracks Fernandez with a nice body shot.
Fernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
This digs a right hand underneath Fernandez's ribcage. Fernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from This.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This lands a body punch.
Fernandez blocking some punches.
This lands a shoulder strike.
This working aggressively here.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandez.
This working aggressively here.
This misses with the head strike.
This lands a body punch.
This scores with a shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from This.
This lands a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Freddy Fernandez's cut even more.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from This.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
This works on Fernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from This.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

This floors Fernandez with a big punch on the inside! Fernandez is trying to recover but This dives into side control.
Fernandez is trying to work for a sweep but This has mounted him!
This sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

This is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from This.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by This.
This misses with a straight right.
Conquer This is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
This thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by This.
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!
This feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fernandez sprawling to the canvas! Fernandez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can This finish him?!
Conquer This is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fernandez.
This throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
This cracks Fernandez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fernandez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can This finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conquer This dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Fernandez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

This ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Fernandez out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conquer This!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendon Toner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lamb of God-Omerta. Pat Hughes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hughes
vs
Toner

180 cm
24
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendon Toner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toner scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Pat Hughes has been cut.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Toner.
Brendon Toner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Toner pushes him off.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toner scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Toner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Toner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toner looking to pass the guard.
Toner passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hughes trying to hold on to Toner's head to control him but Toner postures up.
Toner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toner slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.

Hughes pushes Toner off and gets back to his feet.
Toner scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Toner - just one landing.
Toner misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Toner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Decent striking displayed by Toner there.
Toner cracks Hughes with a big right hand and Hughes goes down!

Hughes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toner pushes down on Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Toner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Toner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toner looking to ground and pound but Hughes is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound.
Toner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Toner isn't that keen on the idea.
Toner landing shots from mount.
Toner lands a nice shot to the head.
Toner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hughes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Toner is having none of it.
Toner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hughes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Toner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Toner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hughes?

Toner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toner throws some wild stikes that Hughes manages to avoid easily.
Toner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hughes wants to hold on but Toner pushes him away.
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Toner maintains control.
Toner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toner scoring with strikes but Hughes is staying in there.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Toner landing strikes from the mount.
Toner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hughes because Toner loaded up on that one.
Toner prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendon Toner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Hughes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Toner throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Toner throws out a powerful jab.

Hughes has closed the distance and engaged Toner in a clinch.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but Toner blocks with his arms.
Toner wants to break free but Hughes has control.
Hughes crunches a lovely knee into Toner's ribcage.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toner blocks it with crossed arms.
Toner working aggressively here.
Toner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes scores a nice knee to the body.
Toner lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Toner has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
Toner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hughes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toner is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Toner throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Toner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hughes keeps control of Toner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Toner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hughes scores with a knee to the head.
Toner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toner misses with the head strike.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toner misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.

Toner breaks from the clinch.
Toner throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toner momentarily.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toner throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Toner. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Toner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Toner pushes him off.

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.
Nice straight punches there by Toner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toner.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Toner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Toner.
Toner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brendon Toner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toner misses the jab.

Hughes has managed to clinch.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Toner scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes stops a takedown attempt from Toner.
Hughes landing knees to the body.
Toner misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hughes.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Toner is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes lands a nice knee to the body.
Toner is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toner throws a head punch that misses.
Toner is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Toner working aggressively here.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Toner avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toner.
Toner misses with some punches.
Toner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toner wants a takedown.
Pat Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Toner.
A head punch on the inside from Toner fails to land.
Hughes with a knee to the head.
Toner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Toner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes connects with a knee to the head.
Hughes landing knees to the body.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Toner blocks it.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Toner is blocking nicely.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toner is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.

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.
Hughes lands a knee to the head.
Toner has had enough of the clinch but Hughes keeps him there for the moment.
Toner working aggressively here.
Hughes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toner misses with the head strike.
Hughes landing knees to the head.
Toner avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Toner blocks it.
Toner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toner throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toner.

Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Toner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Hughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pat Hughes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Toner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toner keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Toner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toner lands with an overhand left.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Toner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Toner defends it.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Toner is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toner is on top in guard.
Toner is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Toner works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toner manages to get himself to full guard.
Toner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toner scores with a nice shot.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Toner tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Hughes has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Hughes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Toner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Toner thows a body shot but no joy.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Toner circles away.
Toner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Toner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Toner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Toner tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toner wants to break free but Hughes has control.
A knee to the head by Hughes.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toner misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Toner fails to land.
Toner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toner misses with the head strike.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Toner is blocking nicely.
Toner avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Toner pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
Toner has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Toner lands with a light punch inside.
Toner has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Toner blocks it.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Toner has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Toner working aggressively here.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toner misses with some punches.

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.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but Toner blocks it.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toner.
Toner is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hughes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Toner breaks the clinch.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Toner pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toner lands a with a good body shot.
Toner keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toner tries to land a front kick but Hughes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes is looking to clinch.

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 Pat Hughes.
I think Hughes 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Davidson
vs
Murphy

185 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Murphy.

It looks like Mark Davidson has been cut.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Davidson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.

Davidson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Davidson is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Davidson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Davidson!

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RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Broadous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadous has chosen Snoop Dogg Pimp Slapped as his entrance music. Calvin Broadous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Briggs
vs
Broadous

195 cm
24
284 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Firebird Designs
Knock Out Artistry

Crippler's Corner

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Broadous!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadous connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown by Broadous or perhaps it was just good defense by Briggs which made him look bad.
Briggs slips a jab from Broadous.
Briggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Briggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Briggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broadous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Briggs misses.
Briggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Broadous's head.
Broadous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Broadous looks gassed!
Briggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Briggs dips to his left and cracks Broadous with an uppercut!
Jax Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs dodges the punch combination from Broadous.
Broadous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Briggs as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs lands a jab to the head.
Briggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Briggs lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Briggs, right into the meat.
Briggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Briggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broadous's head backwards.
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs jabs at Broadous's body.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Broadous avoids nicely.
Briggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Briggs.
Broadous checks the leg kick nicely there.
Briggs looks to land a right hand but Broadous moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs scores with a jab. Broadous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Broadous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Briggs lands a high kick!
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Broadous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Briggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Broadous is out of range.
Broadous takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Broadous takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Broadous doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broadous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Briggs misses.
Broadous ducks right into an uppercut from Briggs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs connects with a right hand. Broadous shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Briggs.
Briggs misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Briggs.
Briggs lands a really nice looking cross but Broadous seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Briggs.
Broadous takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jax Briggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Briggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs 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.
Briggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Briggs misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Briggs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Briggs.
Briggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broadous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Briggs is fending him off so far but Broadous persists. Nope, Briggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Jax Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Broadous.
Briggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broadous at a distance.
Briggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Briggs cracks Broadous with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Briggs as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Briggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Briggs. That's going to slow Broadous down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Briggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Briggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broadous has a takedown stuffed.
Broadous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Briggs catches Broadous right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Briggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broadous was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Briggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs scores with a hook to the body. Broadous takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jax Briggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Briggs with a jab.
Briggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Briggs jabs Broadous right on the nose. Broadous blinks but takes it well.
Broadous's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Broadous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Broadous is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs cracks Broadous with an open hand slap.
Broadous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Briggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
Briggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broadous momentarily.
Briggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Briggs misses with a hook. Broadous ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Briggs, as that shot connected.
Broadous throws a series of strikes that have Briggs backpedaling.
Briggs throws a combination. Broadous tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs lands the left hand.
Broadous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broadous on the side of the head.
Briggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broadous.
Briggs lands the left hand.
Broadous moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
Broadous takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Briggs misses with the combination.
Broadous scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Briggs doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Briggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Briggs throws the left hand but Broadous avoids the punch easily.
Broadous shoots in for a takedown but Briggs shows good takedown defense.
Broadous slips a straight right by Briggs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Broadous just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Broadous blocks the low kick.
Briggs lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Briggs.
Nice shot lands for Briggs.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Briggs coming out on top.
Briggs misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Broadous might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Briggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Briggs throws out a loose jab but Broadous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broadous has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Briggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Broadous.
Briggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Broadous to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Briggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Briggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Broadous's hands.
Broadous has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Broadous's head but Broadous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broadous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Briggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broadous momentarily.
Broadous tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Briggs, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Briggs connects with a right hand. Broadous shakes it off.
Briggs scores with a jab. Broadous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Broadous fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Briggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Briggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Broadous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Briggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Broadous is trying desperately to land a takedown but Briggs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Broadous.
Briggs throws the left hand but Broadous avoids the punch easily.
Broadous misses with a wild body shot.
Broadous moves out of range of the strikes.
Briggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Broadous. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Briggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Briggs.
Briggs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Briggs duly obliges.
Broadous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Briggs.
Briggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Briggs is looking to slow Broadous down with leg kicks.
Briggs clobbers Broadous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Briggs pushes Broadous away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Briggs.
Donk. Briggs catches Broadous right on the button with a cross.
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Broadous should have avoided that one.
Briggs throws a looping overhand right but Broadous ducks down to avoid it.
Briggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Broadous off the cage and back into rage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Briggs throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to slow Broadous down with leg kicks.
Broadous slips a straight right by Briggs.
Broadous takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Briggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Briggs missing with a left hand there. Broadous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Briggs misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Briggs as he connects with a hook.
Broadous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
Broadous has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Briggs.
Broadous takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Briggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Briggs connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs scores with a leg kick.
Briggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Briggs throws a head kick that half lands.
Briggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Briggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broadous doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Broadous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broadous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Broadous can do to turn this around?
Broadous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Briggs finds it's target.
Broadous misses with a combination
and Broadous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broadous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Briggs counters with a low kick, right behind Broadous 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Broadous should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Briggs.
Jax Briggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Briggs.
Broadous with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Briggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Briggs misses with a hook.
Briggs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Briggs duly obliges.
Broadous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Briggs throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Briggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broadous in his tracks.
Calvin Broadous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs cracks Broadous with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Broadous thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Briggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Briggs 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Briggs!

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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Rodriquez
vs
Tucker

188 cm
23
208 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Murder Inc.
TFP Graphics

Crippler's Corner

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Tucker blocks the leg kick.
Tucker throws a nice looking combination but Rodriquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriquez blocks a jab.
Tucker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriquez. Rodriquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodriquez, right into the meat.
Rodriquez scores with a head kick.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Rodriquez avoids them all with ease.

Rodriquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tucker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriquez landing a few strikes.
Tucker is being controlled here.
Rodriquez 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.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Tucker is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries to stand but Tucker is controlling his head.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Tucker sneaks back into half guard.
Rodriquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
Rodriquez is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tucker's sensitive parts.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Rodriquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tucker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tucker swinging wilding here.
Tucker swings for the body but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tucker, as that shot connected.

It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
Tucker swings for the body but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker throws a lazy body kick

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

Tucker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.

Rodriquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Tucker working a defensive guard here.

Tucker working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker has momentary wrist control but Rodriquez slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Cleto Rodriquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Rodriquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodriquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriquez's shoulder, as Rodriquez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez.
Tucker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriquez connects with a nice short shot to Tucker's temple.
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Rodriquez 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.

Tucker actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.

Tucker actively working from the bottom here.
Tucker is breathing heavily.

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.
Rodriquez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tucker controls his leg.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriquez fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriquez.
Cleto Rodriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez throws a front kick that sends Tucker stumbling back into the cage.

Rodriquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tucker's guard.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Rodriquezis looking to pass into half guard but Tucker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tucker is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tucker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tucker is bucking up trying to escape but Rodriquez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Rodriquez has hold of Tucker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tucker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rodriquez tries to control but Tucker wriggling away.
Tucker can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleto Rodriquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez'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.

Tucker looks to land a combination but Rodriquez avoids it well.
Rodriquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodriquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Rodriquez moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.

Rodriquez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tucker has picked Rodriquez up and slammed him! Rodriquez can't keep hold of the triangle and Tucker manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cleto Rodriquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tucker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriquez.

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.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.

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

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

Tucker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tucker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez controlling Tucker's posture.

Rodriquez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tucker blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker lands with an overhand left.
Rodriquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tucker scores with a jab to the head.
Tom Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriquez slips under a jab from Tucker.
Rodriquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker blocks a leg kick.
Tucker misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tucker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's time! Rodriquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tucker swinging wilding here.
Rodriquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodriquez scores with a push kick.

Tucker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriquez is tying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tucker tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
Tucker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tucker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.

Tucker is looking for a triangle but Rodriquez pushes his legs off easily.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tucker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriquez escapes and throws Tucker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Rodriquez.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriquez fakes the leg kick and cracks Tucker in the body.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that Tucker semi-blocks.
Rodriquez connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriquez lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodriquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Rodriquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rodriquez lands strikes from half guard.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Rodriquez is working for a kimura but Tucker is defending it quite comfortably.

Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleto Rodriquez had his way with Tom Tucker in that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez'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!

Rodriquez throws a head kick that half lands.
Rodriquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Rodriquez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Rodriquez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodriquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodriquez slips under a jab.
Rodriquez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriquez won't be happy with that.
Tucker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez is not content to let Tucker control the position.
Rodriquez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it.
Rodriquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.

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.

Rodriquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriquez sees it coming and defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodriquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tucker's knee momentarily.
Rodriquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodriquez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodriquez - that will leave a mark!
Rodriquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tucker.
Rodriquez lands with a kick to the temple. Tucker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriquez misses with a head kick.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Rodriquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Tucker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rodriquez.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tucker as Rodriquez shoots in.
Rodriquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Rodriquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Cleto Rodriquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriquez is just out of range.
Tucker 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.
Tom Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rodriquez shoots in and bounces Tucker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tucker is striking from the bottom but Rodriquez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleto Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriquez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleto Rodriquez!
Cleto Rodriquez retains his light heavyweight title!