HWP28: Zotto-Hare Smith-Mayne PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorsten Taunsynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taunsynd has chosen PRIDE THEME as his entrance music. Thorsten Taunsynd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryan
vs
Taunsynd

193 cm
21
243 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorsten Taunsynd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryan. Taunsynd shrugs it off though.
Ryan lands a high kick!

It looks like Thorsten Taunsynd has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Taunsynd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Taunsynd looks gassed!
Ryan throws a right and a left that Taunsynd avoids nicely.
Taunsynd should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Ryan rushes Taunsynd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan has Taunsynd pressed against the cage.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan crunches a lovely knee into Taunsynd's ribcage.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taunsynd's defenses.
Taunsynd is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryan.
Ryan lands a knee to the body.
Taunsynd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan lands a nice elbow.

Ryan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taunsynd regains guard immediately.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Taunsynd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Taunsynd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Taunsynd keeps moving.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Taunsynd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Taylor Ryan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Taunsynd tries to clinch up
and Ryan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taunsynd really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Taunsynd.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taunsynd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Ryan rushes Taunsynd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Taunsynd is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.

Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taunsynd avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Taunsynd blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Taunsynd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Taunsynd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taunsynd clinches but Ryan breaks the clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan cracks Taunsynd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taunsynd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Taunsynd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taunsynd.
Taunsynd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Taunsynd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan scores with a knee to the head.

Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorsten Taunsynd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taunsynd closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Taunsynd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taunsynd is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Taunsynd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan scores with a knee to the head.
Taunsynd is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Taunsynd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan connects with a knee to the head.
Taunsynd managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Taunsynd has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Ryan.
Taunsynd takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taunsynd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ryan rushes Taunsynd and presses him up against the cage.
Taunsynd tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Taunsynd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Taunsynd blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taunsynd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Taunsynd.
Ryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taunsynd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Taunsynd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan thows a body kick. Taunsynd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan looks to clinch

and Taunsynd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taunsynd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryan.
Taunsynd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taunsynd backwards.
Taunsynd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Ryan looking to throw knees to the head but Taunsynd is blocking nicely.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Taunsynd.
Ryan with a knee to the head.
Taunsynd tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Taunsynd tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Taunsynd drops back down to his feet.
Taylor Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorsten Taunsynd.
Ryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ryan.
Taunsynd is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.

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.

Taunsynd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ryan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.

Taunsynd breaks the clinch.
Taunsynd tries to clinch but Ryan moves away

and Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan landing knees to the head.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.

Taunsynd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taunsynd closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ryan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan prevents Taunsynd from breaking the clinch.
Taunsynd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taunsynd wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side

and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Taunsynd wants a takedown but no success here.
Taunsynd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taunsynd's efforts to push away.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taunsynd avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Taunsynd is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.

Taunsynd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taunsynd tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Taunsynd has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taunsynd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Taunsynd's legs - danger averted.

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

Taunsynd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Taylor Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thorsten Taunsynd'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!

Taunsynd looks to clinch

and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ryan.
Taunsynd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taunsynd backwards.
Ryan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan with a knee to the head.
Taunsynd is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.

Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Taunsynd can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryan prevents Taunsynd from improving his position.

Taunsynd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Taunsynd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taunsynd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan won't allow Taunsynd to sweep him here.
Ryan passes Taunsynd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Taunsynd is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taunsynd is being controlled here.

Taunsynd explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan prevents Taunsynd from breaking the clinch.

Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.

Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Taunsynd.
Taylor Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taunsynd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taunsynd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taunsynd wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taunsynd tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taunsynd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Taunsynd pushes him off.
Ryan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Taunsynd moves into the clinch.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Taunsynd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taunsynd wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taunsynd's face.
Ryan has Taunsynd pressed against the cage, preventing Taunsynd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Ryan tries to bum rush Taunsynd with a series of wild strikes but Taunsynd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Taunsynd pushes him off.
Taunsynd closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taunsynd tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan looks to clinch

and Taunsynd counters by clinching up.
Ryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thorsten Taunsynd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan lands a knee to the body.
Ryan avoiding damage as Taunsynd throws knees to the body.

Ryan breaks the clinch.

Ryan rushes Taunsynd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taunsynd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taunsynd tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Taunsynd back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ytre erty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos has chosen Stemm - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Saint Marcos 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!

erty
vs
Marcos

191 cm
22
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ytre erty!
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, Saint Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but erty swivels and escapes.
Marcos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marcos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? erty is fending him off so far but Marcos persists. Nope, erty circles away and we're back to standing.
ytre erty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Marcos.
Marcos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
erty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcos shoots for a takedown but erty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
erty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
erty misses with a jab, cross combination.
erty is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from erty both land. Nice combination.
A combination from erty does no damage.
erty stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcos. Marcos gets slowly back to his feet.
erty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice combination there by erty.
erty punishes Marcos's body with a nice straight punch.

Marcos 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.
erty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcos on the ground.
Marcos throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.
erty keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos stops erty from standing up.
Marcos controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
erty keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marcos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcos closes the distance and clinches up with erty, looking for a takedown. Marcos pushes erty against the cage but erty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ytre erty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
erty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
erty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
erty jabs Marcos right on the nose. Marcos blinks but takes it well.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says erty as he avoids it easily.
Marcos shoots in and drives through. erty sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
erty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from erty.
erty misses with the combination.
Marcos ducks under a wild hook from erty.
Marcos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but erty swivels and escapes.
Marcos shoots in for a double leg but erty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
erty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. erty defends it nicely.
erty throws a series of punches but Marcos moves out of range.
erty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcos looks for a takedown but erty sprawls well.
Marcos shoots in looking for a takedown. erty tries to sprawl out of it but Marcos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. erty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
Marcos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but erty avoids it really well and circles away.
erty scores with a punch to the head.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt - erty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
erty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcos closes this distance looking for a takedown but erty circles away.
erty misses with a wild combination.
Marcos shoots for a takedown but erty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcos.
erty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from erty.
erty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says erty as he avoids it easily.
erty throws a right and a left that both miss.
erty lands with a right hand.
erty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcos.
Marcos shoots for a double leg takedown but erty sprawls well. He's pushed Marcos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ytre erty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Marcos.
erty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. erty tries to avoid it but Marcos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag erty to the ground. erty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
erty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt - erty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
erty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcos fails to land the takedown.
Marcos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
erty misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
erty leaves Marcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
erty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
erty slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from erty.
erty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from erty as Marcos shoots in.
erty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcos.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as erty sprawls well. erty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcos gets slowly back to his feet.
erty scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good shot there by erty.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with erty but erty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
erty throws a series of strikes that have Marcos backpedaling.
erty swinging wilding here.
Marcos looks for a takedown but erty sprawls well.
Marcos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with erty but erty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
erty misses with the combination.
erty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcos fails with the takedown.
erty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
erty lands a head shot.
ytre erty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from erty.

Marcos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
erty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcos trying to control but erty is working from the bottom.
erty wants to get back to his feet but Marcos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Marcos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marcos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos thows a big elbow that misses.
Marcos prevents erty from getting back to his feet.
Marcos tries to free his leg and advance position but erty is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marcos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcos walks into a straight right hand from erty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
erty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcos.
Marcos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
erty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from erty. No joy for Marcos on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ytre erty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Marcos tries to move into range but erty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
erty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
erty misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcos is defended easily by erty.
erty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marcos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
erty misses with a double jab.
Marcos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has erty pinned against the cage. erty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ytre erty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Marcos.
Marcos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? erty is fending him off so far but Marcos persists. Nope, erty circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
erty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but erty shows good takedown defense.
Marcos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
erty scores with a jab. Marcos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
erty throws a series of punches but Marcos avoids them all with ease.
erty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
erty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but erty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marcos fails to land the takedown.
erty connects with a crisp jab.
Marcos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcos.
erty moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
erty leaves Marcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
erty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
erty scores with the left hand. Marcos knows he should have avoided that one.
erty throws out a powerful jab.

Marcos gets a takedown into half guard.

Marcos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and erty defends it well.
erty is not content to let Marcos control the position.

Marcos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so erty is just riding it out for now. Marcos eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcos is working for a kimura but erty is defending it quite comfortably.

Marcos is working for a kimura but erty is defending it quite comfortably.
Saint Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
erty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if erty tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Marcos is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saint Marcos.
I think erty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ytre erty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hard To See. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hughes
vs
Overeem

193 cm
19
225 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

185 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Hughes kicks off Overeem and gets to his feet.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Hughes stalks Overeem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Overeem's face. Overeem staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Overeem drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.

Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Overeem is looking to clinch.
Hughes swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Tommy Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Overeem drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hughes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Overeem shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Overeem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Overeem misses with a two punch combination.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.

Overeem moves into the clinch.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem pulls guard successfully.
Hughes tries to stand but Overeem is controlling from the bottom.
Overeem trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Overeem is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looking for a sweep. Not yet Overeem, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes misses with a combination

and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Hughes stops Overeem from passing to mount.
Hughes is trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hughes is not content to let Overeem control the position.
Hughes tries to escape but Overeem is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hughes to his feet.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Overeem blocks a jab.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Overeem.
Tommy Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.

Overeem drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.

Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes wants to stand up but Overeem is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow.
Overeem won't allow Hughes to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss

and Overeem counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The referee is taking a good look at Hughes as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Overeem!
Hughes trying to get back to his feet but Overeem is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hughes up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to get back to his feet but Overeem has full control of the position and if anything, Hughes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Overeem scores with punches and elbows.
Overeem is looking to control Hughes but Hughes is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with punches and elbows.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Overeem scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hughes is looking for a way out.
Overeem is working the ground and pound. Can Hughes escape?
Hughes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Overeem's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hughes is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Overeem counters with a takedown into side control.
Overeem takes a little break here. Hughes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hughes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face as Overeem controls the position.
Hughes pushes Overeem away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Overeem gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem'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!

Overeem moves into the clinch.

Overeem jumps guard.

Hughes gets to his feet. Overeem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Overeem walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Overeem off the cage and back into rage.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Overeem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.

Overeem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hughes to his feet.
Overeem shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes throws a combination that misses

and Overeem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hughes pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Overeem circles away easily

and Overeem moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Overeem jumps guard but Hughes stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Hughes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Tommy Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Tommy Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem has Hughes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hughes as Overeem tries to tie him up.
Hughes wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem keeps control of Hughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Overeem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.

Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Overeem lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.

Hughes pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes tries to break free but Overeem pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Hughes is working for takedown but Overeem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!

Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overeem misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes misses with a double jab

and Overeem counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.
Hughes wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hughes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Overeem cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hughes tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes misses with a double jab

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

Overeem pulls guard effortlessly.
Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Overeem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Overeem 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raz Zar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanko Yanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yanko Yanin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Zar
vs
Yanin

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanin fails to land with a series of punches.
Zar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yanin throws a left that rocks Zar and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Yanin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Zar regain composure!

It looks like Raz Zar has been cut.
Yanin wants to stand but Zar has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Yanin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zar's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Yanin wants to get up but he can't break Zar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yanin wants to stand and escape but instead Zar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zar wants to control from the top but Yanin keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yanin drops Zar with a left and a right! Oh, Zar is hurt - Yanin dives into side control looking to finish!

Zar is rocked!
Yanin wants to stand but Zar has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yanin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yanin tries to stand but Zar is controlling his head.
Zar tries to bench press Yanin off him but Yanin keeps the position.
Yanin prevents Zar from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Yanin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zar is trying to control Yanin's posture but Yanin avoids it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yanin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yanko Yanin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raz Zar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yanin lands a jab-cross combination.
Zar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yanin.

Yanin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zar, pushing him back against the cage.
Yanin lands with a light punch inside.
Yanin lands with a short shot to the head.
Yanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yanin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Yanin.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yanin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yanin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yanin.
Yanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yanin lands a right hand.
A short right from Yanin on the inside.
Yanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yanin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yanin lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yanin lands with a right to the head.
Yanin lands a hook that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Yanin.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yanin.
A nice left hand lands by Yanin.
Zar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yanin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yanin lands with a right to the head.
Yanin lands with a left to the head.
Yanin lands a left hand.
Yanin lands with a short shot to the head.
Yanin lands with a light punch inside.
Yanin lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yanin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yanin lands an uppercut.
Yanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yanin pushes Zar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yanin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yanin lands with a left to the head.
Yanin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yanin.
A short uppercut from Yanin.
A short right from Yanin on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yanin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yanin lands with a light punch inside.
Yanin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yanin gets underhooks to prevent Zar's takedown attempt.
Zar is trying to maintain a safe position but Yanin gets an underhook and turns Zar into the cage.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
Yanin lands an uppercut.
Yanin lands with a left to the head.
Yanin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yanin.
A head punch on the inside from Yanin fails to land.
Yanin throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Yanin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yanin smiles and moves away.
Yanin misses with a double jab.

Yanin has Zar up against the cage in a clinch.
Yanin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yanin gets through Zar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yanin lands an uppercut.
Zar tries to pull guard but Yanin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raz Zar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yanin lands with a short shot to the head.
Yanin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zars head.
Yanin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yanin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands a left hand.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
Yanin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zar.
Zar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yanin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yanin lands with a right to the head.
Yanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yanin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands a shoulder strike.
Yanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yanin.
Yanin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yanin.
Yanin prevents a body shot from Zar.
Zar takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yanko Yanin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raz Zar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yanin slaps away a takedown attempt from Zar, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Yanin forces Zar back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Yanin.
Yanin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Yanin.
Yanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yanin gets through Zar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yanin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
Yanin lands a hook that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yanin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
Yanin lands a left hand.
Yanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yanin lands a hook that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin scores with a shot to the side of Zar's head.
Yanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Yanin.
Yanin lands an uppercut.
Yanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yanin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Zar takes a shot to the head.
Yanin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yanin.
Zar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Yanin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yanin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yanin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yanin.
Zar wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yanin lands with a short shot to the head.
Yanin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yanin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yanin throws a head punch that misses.
Yanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yanin.
Yanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zar tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raz Zar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Yanin.
Yanin lands a shoulder strike.
Yanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yanin.
Zar is working for takedown but Yanin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Yanin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zar tries for a takedown but Yanin manages to get underhooks.
Yanin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yanin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zar tries to pull guard but Yanin holds him up against the cage and eventually Zar drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Yanin.
Yanin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yanin throws a head punch that misses.
Yanin lands with a light punch inside.
Yanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
Yanin scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yanin.
Zar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yanin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zar tries to land knees in the clinch but Yanin avoids the damage to the body.
Yanin lands with a right to the head.
Zar is working for takedown but Yanin is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Yanin.
Yanin lands with a left to the head.
Yanin lands with a short shot to the head.
Yanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Zar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yanin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yanin lands with a short head shot on the inside.

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.
Yanin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zar backwards.
Zar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yanin lands an uppercut.
Zar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yanin is defending well for now.
Yanin lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yanin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zar wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Yanin.
Yanin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zar backwards.

Zar pulls guard successfully.
Yanin wants to stand and escape but instead Zar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Zar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yanko Yanin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yanin 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yanko Yanin!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cake Motown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ay Bendito Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ay Bendito Gonzalez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Motown
vs
Bendito Gonzalez

155 cm
19
263 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
18
231 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cake Motown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Bendito Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Motown tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Motown drops back down to his feet.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Motown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Motown trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Motown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Motown eventually gives up the hold.
Motown is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Motown is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Motown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motown working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Motown keeps him under control.

Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Motown.
Motown prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.

Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Motown is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gonzalez has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motown is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Motown.
Motown trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Motown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motown is working away from the top position though.

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

and Motown counters with a takedown into side control.
Motown is working Gonzalez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez tries to bench press Motown off him but Motown keeps the position.

Motown is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Motown in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gonzalez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cake Motown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Custer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gwar
vs
Custer

190 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Gwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Custer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwar works Custer's body with a nice hook.
Gwar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gwar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Custer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Custer moves in looking to clinch but Gwar pushes him off.
Gwar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gwar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Custer's guard.
Custer is pulling down on Gwar's head to control his posture.
Gwar preventing the sweep.

Gwar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Custer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gwar has managed to get both his arms back between Custer's legs - danger averted.
Gwar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gwar stops Custer from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer is trying to hold Gwar in close to prevent damage but Gwar has managed to pass into half guard.

Gwar seems to be working for a kimura but Custer defends the submission attempt.

Gwar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Custer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gwar.
Gwar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Custer is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gwar controlling the pace.
Custer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gwar is working away from the top position though.
Gwar trying to pass the guard but Custer defending well.

Gwar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Custer is just riding it out for now. Gwar eventually gives up the hold.
Gwar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Custer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gwar is working away from the top position though.
Custer wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Custer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gwar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gwar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Custer.
Custer has his takedown stuffed

and Gwar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gwar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gwar is one step ahead there.
Gwar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Custer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gwar is now in half guard.
Custer gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Custer tries to clinch up
and Gwar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Custer wants to clinch but Gwar slips to the side

and Gwar counters with a single leg into guard. Custer didn't expect that.
Gwar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gwar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gwar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Custer is breathing heavily.
Gwar trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.

Gwar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwar content to stall in guard here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Gwar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Custer has his takedown stuffed
and Gwar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Custer thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwar connects with a crisp jab.
Custer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gwar tests Custer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gwar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Custer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gwar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwar.
Gwar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gwar lands a jab to the head.
Gwar scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
Ray Gwar is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gwar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gwar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custer can do to turn this around?
Gwar lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Gwar as he connects with a hook.
Custer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Custer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gwar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gwar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwar misses with a wild combination.
Custer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gwar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Custer is still on wobbly legs! Can Gwar finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Custer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gwar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Gwar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roe has chosen "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Reeves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Reeves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Reeves
vs
Roe

175 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Roe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roe is nestled in close to Reeves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Reeves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Roe pulls his head out easily.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roe controlling the action here.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roe not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe wants to pass to mount but Reeves is defending the position.

Reeves looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Roe pushes past his half guard into mount!
Reeves regains half guard.
Roe is trying to control the action in half guard but Reeves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roe is taking a breather. Reeves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reeves has hold of Roe's hands but Roe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reeves pushes Roe off looking to stand but Roe dives back in and keeps control.
Reeves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Roe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reeves has hold of Roe's hands but Roe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reeves could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Roe.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reeves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roe wants to free his trapped foot but Reeves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reeves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roe slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
Roe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Reeves actively working from the bottom here.
Roe stalling.
Roe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roe working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reeves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reeves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roe slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
Roe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reeves!
Roe landing strikes from the mount.
Reeves tries to reverse the position but Roe maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roe working Reeves over with strikes here.
Roe wants to control the pace but Reeves is squirming around nicely.
Roe cracks Reeves with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danga de danga de dang - Roe scores with a four punch combination!

Roe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reeves did well to prevent Roe getting side control.
Roe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Roe.
Tyson Roe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reeves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roe not doing much here.
Roe is keen to just control but Reeves is a slippery customer.

Reeves looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roe slows the pace down in half guard.
Roe 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Roe in his half guard.
Roe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roe is nestled in close to Reeves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roe working Reeves over with strikes.

Reeves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Roe passes into side control!
Reeves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Roe drags him back down.
Reeves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Roe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roe stalling.
Roe slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
Roe is nestled in close to Reeves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roe trying to control from half guard but Reeves is working away.
Reeves is looking for a sweep. Roe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.

Reeves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roe winds up and cracks Reeves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roe drops an elbow to the side of Reeves's head.

Reeves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Roe pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roe lands strikes from half guard.
Roe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet.
Reeves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reeves is looking to get back to full guard here but Roe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Roe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Roe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roe lands with a cross.

Roe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reeves regains half guard.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.

Reeves looking for submissions off his back.
Roe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Reeves looking for submissions off his back.
Roe passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reeves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Roe is dominant here and he's now got Reeves's back!
What can Reeves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Roe lands a shot to the head.

Reeves manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roe 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.

Reeves working for a triangle but Roe defends it easily.

Reeves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.

Reeves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roe is aware though and is defending well.
Roe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jason Reeves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.

Reeves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Reeves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roe lands a couple of elbows.
Roe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Reeves being controlled here, momentarily.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roe wants to stand but Reeves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roe scoring with punches to the head and body.

Roe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson Roe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reeves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roe controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Roe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Roe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Mayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Smith
vs
Mayne

195 cm
23
225 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

191 cm
20
240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silas Mayne!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Smith and sends Mayne crashing to the mat! Smith follows him down to the mat - Mayne regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Silas Mayne has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Mayne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!

Mayne working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith manages to escape to his feet.
Mayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith drops Mayne with a nice combination! Smith dives into Mayne's guard, looking to finish!

Mayne is rocked!
Smith tries to stand but Mayne is controlling from the bottom.
Mayne is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mayne keeps moving.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith stops Mayne from standing up.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mayne throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Mayne has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Mayne working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.

Mayne manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Mayne closes the distance and clinches.

Mayne drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayne's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayne swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayne is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith wants to stand but Mayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Mayne pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Terry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Mayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Mayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries to break free but Mayne pushes him back against the cage.
Mayne keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mayne pulls guard effortlessly.
Mayne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!

Mayne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mayne.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Mayne is going olschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Mayne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayne lands with some strikes.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
BOOM! Mayne connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mayne lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayne controlling his opponent.
Mayne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Mayne'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.

Mayne moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mayne.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Mayne breaks from the clinch.
Mayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Terry Smith has been cut.
Terry Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayne thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Mayne dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Terry Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mayne.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mayne is controlling him.

Mayne manages to pull guard.
Mayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayne strikes from his own guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is in close to Mayne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mayne lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Mayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Mayne has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mayne connects with a couple of short punches.
Silas Mayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Mayne slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Mayne pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Mayne stands up from half guard.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Mayne.

Mayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayne is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Smith kicks off Mayne and gets to his feet.
Mayne shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.

Mayne forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mayne tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayne trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayne's guard.

Mayne has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayne is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mayne counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mayne lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.

Mayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayne lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith is not content to let Mayne control the position.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Smith is trying to buck Mayne off.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Check out the look on Mayne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mayne connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Mayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No joy there for Mayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a right hand that Mayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayne also avoids with ease.

Mayne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Mayne won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.

Mayne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Mayne 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.
Mayne stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Mayne.
Mayne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayne is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mayne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mayne trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Mayne won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mayne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayne won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mayne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mayne avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Mayne lands a heavy elbow.
Mayne working Smith over with strikes here.

Mayne working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Mayne landing shots from mount.
Mayne lands a heavy elbow.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Mayne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mayne blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is trying to stand up.
Mayne lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
BOOM! Mayne connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Mayne looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Mayne working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Mayne isn't that keen on the idea.
Mayne lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mayne. What's that going to do exactly?
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Mayne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mayne looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith tries to reverse the position but Mayne maintains control.
Mayne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mayne looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Smith bucks Mayne off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Mayne.
Mayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Mayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Mayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Mayne!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Del Zotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Hare is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Del Zotto
vs
Hare

190 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

183 cm
22
235 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Del Zotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hare!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Del Zotto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hare is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Del Zotto pulls his head out easily.
Hare is looking to improve his position.
Del Zotto wants to pass to mount but Hare is defending the position.
Hare gets back to full guard.
Hare looking to control.
Del Zotto with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hare pushes Del Zotto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Del Zotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Zotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hare fails with the takedown.

Hare moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare connects with a nasty looking knee right to Del Zotto's face.
Hare manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Hare manages to pull guard.
Del Zotto lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Del Zotto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Zotto is aware though and is defending well.
Hare looks gassed!
Del Zotto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hare lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Zotto!
Hare working the ground and pound effectively.
Del Zotto is squirming around, avoiding Hare's attempts to control the action.
Del Zotto is trying desperately to improve position.
Del Zotto 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hare looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hare blocks Del Zotto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Zotto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Del Zotto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hare is looking for a kimura here.
Hare is looking to advance position but Del Zotto won't allow it.

Del Zotto actively working from the bottom here.

Del Zotto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare lands strikes from half guard.
Hare seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Zotto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hare is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hare lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Del Zotto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hare. What's that going to do exactly?
The referee warns Del Zotto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hare lands a nice shot to the head.
Hare takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Del Zotto gets back to half guard.
Hare looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hare trying to control from half guard but Del Zotto is working away.
Del Zotto gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Zotto is proving hard to escape from.

Hare is sitting in close to Del Zotto's body. Del Zotto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hare is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hare is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Del Zotto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ferris Del Zotto!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colossus Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin comes to the cage accompanied by real american. The crowd seem to be enjoying Duffee's choice of entrance music: blow me away - breaking benjamin. Colossus Duffee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hogin
vs
Duffee

170 cm
23
280 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
289 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Heavy Weight Nutrition
Heavy Weight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colossus Duffee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin throws a head kick but Duffee moves out of range.
Hogin throws a jab but it's blocked by Duffee.
Duffee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogin.
Duffee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogin.
Duffee looks to land a left hand but Hogin moved out of range nicely.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin lands a jab.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
Duffee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hulk Hogin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffee misses the shot to the body.
Hogin looks to throw the jab but Duffee is out of range.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duffee takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Colossus Duffee has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Hogin.

Duffee darts in and clinches Hogin up against the cage.
Hogin blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hogin fails to land.
Hogin avoids the elbow strike from Duffee, against the cage.
Hogin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duffee backwards.
Duffee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hogin misses with the head strike.
Hogin misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Duffee.
Duffee blocking some punches.
Hogin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogin has a couple of punches blocked by Duffee.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogin.
Hogin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hogin fails to land.
Duffee blocks an uppercut.
Duffee lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Hulk Hogin has been cut.
Hogin blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hogin fails to land.
Hogin throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffee.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hogin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duffee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogin scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogin.
Hogin has a couple of punches blocked by Duffee.
Hogin swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffee misses with an elbow strike.
Duffee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogin.
Duffee throws an elbow but it misses.
Duffee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duffee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogin's defenses.

Duffee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Duffee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin is breathing heavily.
Hogin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Duffee just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Duffee misses.
Duffee throws a looping overhand right but Hogin ducks down to avoid it.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Duffee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hogin ducks under a wild hook from Duffee.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Duffee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duffee blocks a jab.
A jab from Duffee misses.
A lazy left from Duffee finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duffee misses with a looping right.
Duffee misses with a straight right.
Hogin moves out of range as Duffee throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Duffee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffee moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Duffee misses.
Duffee misses the shot to the body.
Duffee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogin.
Duffee ducks under a wild hook from Hogin.
Nice defenses there by Hogin.
Duffee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogin is just out of range.

Duffee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hogin avoids the elbow strike from Duffee, against the cage.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogin takes an elbow to the temple.
Duffee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogin.
Hogin avoiding damage as Duffee throws knees to the body.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogin misses with some punches.
Hogin swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffee is trying to break free.
Duffee blocking some punches.
Duffee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hogin is defending well for now.
Hogin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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.
Duffee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duffee throws an elbow but it misses.
Hogin working aggressively here.
Hogin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogin swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hogin.
Hogin blocks an elbow strike from Duffee.
Duffee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogin working aggressively here.
Hogin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogin dodges an elbow strike from Duffee.
Hogin swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogin misses with the head strike.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogin dodges an elbow strike from Duffee.
Duffee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hogin blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffee misses with an elbow strike.
Duffee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duffee lands a damaging elbow.
Hogin throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffee.
Hogin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffee tries to break the clinch but Hogin is controlling the position.
Hogin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hogin misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Duffee slips a jab from Hogin.
Hogin keeps the fight on the outside.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duffee swings for the body but Hogin moves out of range.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Duffee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogin.
Duffee slips a jab from Hogin.

Duffee moves into the clinch successfully.
Duffee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duffee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duffee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duffee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffee throws a hook but Hogin blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duffee throws the left hand but Hogin avoids the punch easily.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and Duffee moves out of range easily.
Hogin moves away from the strike by Duffee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin throws a lazy right hand but Duffee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogin.
Duffee moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffee throws a hook but Hogin blocks it.
Duffee tries to clinch up but Hogin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hogin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Hogin misses.
Duffee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogin.
Duffee misses with an uppercut.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffee looks to throw the jab but Hogin is out of range.
Duffee misses the shot to the body.
Hogin ducks under a wild hook from Duffee.
Hogin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffee.
Duffee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duffee misses with a looping right.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Hogin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hogin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogin moves away.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.

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.
Duffee throws and low kick but Hogin moves out of range easily.
Duffee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duffee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hulk Hogin is winning the standup battle so far.
Duffee slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Hogin misses its intended target.
Hogin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffee.
Duffee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duffee blocks a head kick by Hogin.
Duffee misses with a looping right.
Duffee misses with a body shot.
Duffee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogin.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Hogin moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffee throws out a loose jab but Hogin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogin misses the jab.
Duffee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogin throws out the jab.
Duffee throws the left hand but Hogin avoids the punch easily.
Hogin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffee looks to land a combination but Hogin avoids it well.
Hogin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffee misses the jab.
Hogin throws a big shot that misses.
Duffee is looking to clinch.
Duffee thows a body shot but no joy.
Duffee blocks a head kick by Hogin.
Hogin defending well as Duffee loads up on a big left hand.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and Duffee moves out of range easily.
Duffee thows a body shot but no joy.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffee.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Duffee does it's job there.
Hogin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffee.
Hogin misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Duffee slams his shin into Hogin's torso.
Hogin slips a straight right by Duffee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duffee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogin manages to avoid it.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Hogin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffee.
Hogin ducks under a wild hook from Duffee.
Hogin misses with a hook.
Duffee throws a low kick but Hogin avoids it.
Hogin throws a series of strikes that have Duffee backpedaling.
Duffee misses with a straight right.

Duffee has Hogin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hogin fails to land.
Hogin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Duffee blocking some punches.
Hogin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffee throws an elbow that misses.
Hogin throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffee.
Hogin misses with the head strike.
Hogin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogin scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colossus Duffee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Duffee throws a hook to the side of Hogin's head but Hogin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogin throws a looping overhand right but Duffee ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Hogin.
Hogin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duffee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and Duffee moves out of range easily.
Hogin throws a head kick but Duffee moves out of range.
Duffee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duffee misses with an uppercut.
Hogin checks a leg kick.
Duffee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogin misses with a hook.
Duffee throws a hook to the side of Hogin's head but Hogin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duffee tries to land a front kick but Hogin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duffee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogin.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duffee throws a hook but Hogin avoids it easily.
Hogin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hogin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogin.
Duffee throws a body punch but Hogin moves out of range.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
Duffee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogin.
Duffee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duffee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogin misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogin misses the target.

Duffee drives through and clinches with Hogin against the cage.
Hogin managing to block the knees to the body from Duffee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogin.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogin misses with some punches.
Duffee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hogin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hogin working aggressively here.
Duffee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hogin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hogin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hogin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duffee's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Hogin fails to land.
Hogin swings wildly with an uppercut but Duffee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.

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.
Hogin throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogin.
Duffee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hogin misses with the head strike.
Hogin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogin.
Duffee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogin throws a head punch that misses.
Hogin dodges an elbow strike from Duffee.
Hogin throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffee.
Duffee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogin misses with some punches.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffee lands an elbow inside.
Duffee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duffee blocks an uppercut.
Hogin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogin.
Duffee lands an elbow just above Hogin 's eye.
Hogin blocks the elbow strike.
Duffee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hogin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duffee throws an elbow but misses.
Hogin throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffee.
Hogin throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffee.
Duffee blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duffee misses with an elbow strike.
Hogin misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffee blocking some punches.
Hogin throws a head punch that misses.

Duffee breaks the clinch.
Duffee is looking to clinch.
Duffee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hogin.
Hogin throws a head kick but Duffee moves out of range.

Duffee drives through and clinches with Hogin against the cage.
Hogin misses with a hook from the clinch.

Duffee breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hogin.
Hogin checks a leg kick.
Duffee throws a big shot that misses.
Duffee throws the left hand but Hogin avoids the punch easily.
Duffee blocks a head kick by Hogin.
Duffee tries a low kick but Hogin avoids it.
Duffee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duffee misses with an uppercut.
Hogin missing with a left hand there. Duffee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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.
Nice defenses there by Hogin.
Duffee avoids the head kick by Hogin.
Duffee misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hogin.
Duffee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogin.
Hogin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Duffee does no damage.
Duffee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogin.
Duffee misses with a wild body shot.
Hogin throws an overhand right that lands on Duffee's shoulder, as Duffee tries to avoid the shot.
Hogin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffee throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hogin.
Duffee misses with a hook. Hogin ducked under it nicely.
Hogin checks a low kick from Duffee.
Hogin throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Duffee.
Hogin throws a sloppy head kick and Duffee moves out of range easily.
Duffee throws the kick towards the body but Hogin avoids it.
Hogin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hogin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogin!
Hulk Hogin retains his heavyweight title!