Volume 47: Contenders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Register (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mayhem. Register has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. David Karlsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Karlsson
vs
Register

179 cm
24
148 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
147 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Register!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Register fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Register pinned against the cage. Register gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Register knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Karlsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Register is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Register is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Karlsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Register is defending well.
Register is trying to buck Karlsson off.
Karlsson controls the position from side control.

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.
Karlsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Register is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Register fails to land with a series of punches.
Register tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Register gets caught flat footed, as Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Register really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Register wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.

Karlsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Register dives on top into guard.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Register's guard.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Register has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Register is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Register is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson trying to control but Register is working from the bottom.
Register wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlsson misses with the ground and pound.
Register tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Register defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Register keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Register is adopting a defensive guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Register is working from the bottom.
Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Register's head but Register avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Register gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Register can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Register is looking to stand up but Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Register is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Register manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Register's guard.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Register keeps moving.
Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
Register is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karlsson wants to free his trapped foot but Register is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Register pushes Karlsson off looking to stand but Karlsson dives back in and keeps control.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Register is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but Register defends it.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Register is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Register circles away.
Register wants to clinch.
Register tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Karlsson blocks the leg kick.
Register keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Register misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Register.

Karlsson pushes Register up against the cage in a clinch.
Register swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Register throws an elbow that misses.

Karlsson pulls Register into guard.
Register wants to stand but Karlsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Register defends well.

Karlsson has his foot on Register's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Register works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Register is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Karlsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Register's back instead.
Register is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Karlsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Karlsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Register trying to get back to his feet but Karlsson is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Register is controlling his hands well.

Karlsson has his opponent's back but Register is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Karlsson.
Register lands a lovely overhand right.
Register looks to clinch

and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlsson stops Register from standing up.
Register trying to control the position.
Karlsson thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karlsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karlsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Register is in trouble now - Karlsson has advanced to mount!

Karlsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Register is surviving well by controlling Karlsson's body position as best he can.

Karlsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Register defends it well.
Register is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Karlsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsson working for a guillotine from mount but Register is in no mood to give up.
Register is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Karlsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Register has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Register defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karlsson.
Register tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Donald Register has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Register is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.

Karlsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Register defends it well.
Karlsson throwing strikes here but Register is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Register is working to get back to half guard.

Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Register frees his head quite easily.
Karlsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Karlsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Register is having none of it.

and Karlsson counters with a single leg into guard. Register didn't expect that.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Register is retaining full guard.
Karlsson won't allow Register to get back to his feet.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Register is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Register is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
David Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Register is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Karlsson pulls Register into guard.
Register looking to pass the guard.
Register wants to stand but Karlsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Register thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Karlsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorbows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanket Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad. Blanket Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edward Scissorbows's chin.

Scissorbows
vs
Jackson

165 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

160 cm
21
130 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorbows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blanket Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorbows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scissorbows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Scissorbows instigates a clinch.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Blanket Jackson has been cut.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scissorbows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scissorbows throws an elbow that misses.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Scissorbows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scissorbows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scissorbows prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scissorbows prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scissorbows fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edward Scissorbows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanket Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Scissorbows tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scissorbows tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Scissorbows tries to clinch up.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scissorbows circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scissorbows tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Scissorbows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scissorbows wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Scissorbows tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

Scissorbows moves into the clinch.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Scissorbows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scissorbows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scissorbows avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Scissorbows pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scissorbows tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Scissorbows!
Scissorbows is trying to stand.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scissorbows is looking to escape.
Scissorbows is trying to stand.

Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Scissorbows is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Scissorbows is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Scissorbows is having none of it.
Scissorbows is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson has hold of Scissorbows's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scissorbows manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scissorbows is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scissorbows can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scissorbows wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Scissorbows is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson won't let Scissorbows get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Scissorbows is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blanket Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blanket Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scissorbows wants to clinch

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working for takedown but Scissorbows is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Scissorbows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scissorbows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Scissorbows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow strike.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Scissorbows throws an elbow that misses.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edward Scissorbows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanket Jackson.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Scissorbows improves position.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scissorbows walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scissorbows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Scissorbows closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson won't allow Scissorbows to get back to his feet.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson won't allow Scissorbows to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson 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.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissorbows is keeping the position for now.

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

Scissorbows has managed to clinch.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scissorbows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scissorbows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scissorbows lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
Scissorbows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow strike.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Scissorbows improves position.

Jackson pulls Scissorbows into guard.
Scissorbows has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorbows wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blanket Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blanket Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Scissorbows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scissorbows swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Scissorbows tries to clinch

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
Scissorbows is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Scissorbows postures up.
Scissorbows trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Scissorbows pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Scissorbows avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scissorbows wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scissorbows has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scissorbows doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Edward Scissorbows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Scissorbows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Scissorbows.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Scissorbows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scissorbows prevents the takedown attempt.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.

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.
Nice elbow from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scissorbows.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Scissorbows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scissorbows gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Edward Scissorbows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanket Jackson.
Nice elbow from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Scissorbows has him pinned against the cage.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow strike.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scissorbows.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scissorbows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scissorbows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.

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.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
Blanket Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissorbows lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Scissorbows won't allow it.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Scissorbows holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Scissorbows.
Edward Scissorbows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blanket Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pacquiao
vs
St James

169 cm
19
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron St James!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a right hand that St James ducks under and follows up with a left that St James also avoids with ease.
St James looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush St James with a series of wild strikes but St James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St James.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao punishes St James's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao cracks a nice hook into St James's ribs.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao with a hook.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St James moves away.
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but St James ducks down to avoid it.
St James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron St James.
St James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
St James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiao misses with a looping right.
Pacquiao lands a jab to St James's midsection.
St James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for St James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao takes a swing at St James's ribcage but misses.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
St James throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Pacquiao misses.
St James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but St James moves out of range.

St James takes the fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but St James has double underhooks.
St James wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacquiao prevents the takedown attempt.
St James has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St James is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
St James wants a takedown.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St James.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but St James won't allow it.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but St James is controlling him.
St James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
St James looks gassed!
St James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacquiao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but St James has him pinned against the cage.
St James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pacquiao wants to break free but St James has control.
Pacquiao wants to break free but St James has control.
St James looking for a takedown.
Pacquiao is pressed up against the cage. St James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pacquiao down to the mat. Pacquiao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacquiao, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but St James ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
St James blocks a jab.
Cameron St James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination

and St James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pacquiao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St James.
Pacquiao wants to control but St James is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St James.
Pacquiao regains full guard. Nicely done.
St James tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St James trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
St James throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but St James isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
St James misses the body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St James swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
St James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but St James moves out of range.
St James blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
St James ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Nice shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab

and St James counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St James.
St James wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
St James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but St James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St James tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
St James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pacquiao throws an overhand right that lands on St James's shoulder, as St James tries to avoid the shot.

St James scores a takedown into full mount!
St James lands a big shot there that rocks Pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pacquiao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pacquiao is trying to maintain the position but St James is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pacquiao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St James trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.
St James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pacquiao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
St James with a flurry of punches that miss.
St James with a nice head shot there.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but St James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

St James 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron St James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

St James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pacquiao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
St James trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St James throwing strikes but missing.
Pacquiao wants to stand but St James is controlling the position.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
St James looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St James with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
St James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from St James.
Pacquiao misses with a jab to the body

and St James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.

St James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St James is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St James throws a big right hand that misses.
St James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St James is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
St James wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacquiao misses the body punch
and St James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St James.
St James defending well as Pacquiao loads up on a big left hand.
St James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pacquiao rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but St James ducks down to avoid it.
Pacquiao cracks a nice hook into St James's ribs.
St James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
St James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but St James is out of range.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but St James is just out of range.

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.
Pacquiao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a hook.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. St James moves away and avoids it.
St James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St James lands the left hand.
St James blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St James.
Pacquiao takes a swing at St James's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron St James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St James 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Smasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Moller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moller's choice of entrance music: Kosmisk Kaos. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Smasher
vs
Moller

193 cm
22
277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
264 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Smasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Per Moller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moller has taken the fight to the clinch.

Moller manages to break the clinch.
Smasher could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moller punishes Smasher's body with a nice straight punch.
Smasher avoids a punch combination nicely.

Smasher clinches with his opponent.
Moller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smasher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smasher wants to get back to striking at distance but Moller won't allow it.
Moller has Smasher pressed against the cage, preventing Smasher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smasher avoids the elbow strike from Moller, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moller.
Moller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smasher is looking to break free of the clinch but Moller has double underhooks.
Moller tries a knee to the head but Smasher blocks it.
Smasher avoids a wild elbow strike from Moller.
Moller looking for a takedown.
Moller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smasher avoids it.
Smasher is trying to break the clinch but Moller is controlling him.
Smasher is trying to break the clinch but Moller has him pressed against the cage.
Moller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moller lands with a left to the head.
Moller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smasher avoids a wild elbow strike from Moller.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moller pulls Smasher into guard.
Moller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Moller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smasher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smasher wants to stand but Moller is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smasher manages to get himself to full guard.
Moller postures up in Smasher's guard and throws a big left but Smasher blocks it.
Moller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smasher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moller throws and elbow that misses. Smasher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moller's guard. Nice move by Smasher!
Moller looking for a sweep. Not yet Moller, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Per Moller!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drestin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Carter Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Black
vs
Carter Jr

180 cm
21
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

178 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Purity Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drestin Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Carter Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drestin Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black throws a hook but Carter Jr blocks it.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Black tries to work over Carter Jr's front leg with a kick but Carter Jr checks it.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Carter Jr slips the punch.
Black avoids the head kick by Carter Jr.
Black does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Black takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carter Jr avoids a kick to the body.

Carter Jr moves into the clinch.
Carter Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter Jr gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Black gets an underhook and turns Carter Jr into the cage.
Black is looking to control Carter Jr's arms but Carter Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter Jr.
Carter Jr stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black is looking to control Carter Jr's arms but Carter Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Carter Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Carter Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter Jr misses with the head strike.
Black pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Drestin Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Carter Jr.
Black throws a solid leg kick but Carter Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Black.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Carter Jr's knee but Carter Jr avoids it well.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Black fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carter Jr is out of range.
Carter Jr checks a leg kick.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black is breathing heavily.
Carter Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black misses with a two punch combination.

Carter Jr has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position but instead, Carter Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Black into the cage.
Black dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carter Jr trying to control the position but instead, Black has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter Jr into the cage.
Black lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter Jr lands a nice elbow.
Carter Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black slowing the pace effectively.
Carter Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Carter Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.
Black is looking to control Carter Jr's arms but Carter Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Carter Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter Jr.
Carter Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Carter Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carter Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carter Jr wants to stall.
Carter Jr gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Carter Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Carter Jr.
Carter Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black missing with knees to the body.

Black tightens his grip and picks Carter Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Carter Jr manages to land in guard.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Carter Jr.
Carter Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drestin Black dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

An inside leg kick from Black misses.
Black throws the left hand but Carter Jr avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Carter Jr tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Black both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Dwayne Carter Jr has been cut.

Carter Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black working aggressively here.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter Jr is defending well for now.
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Black has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black taking a breather.
Carter Jr has Black pressed against the cage.
Carter Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with some punches.
Carter Jr is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter Jr avoids it.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Carter Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Black misses

and Carter Jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Black's guard now.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Carter Jr wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carter Jr keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black stays in close to Carter Jr's body and controls the position.

Carter Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black stays in close to Carter Jr's body and controls the position.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Carter Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carter Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Carter Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Carter Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter Jr throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter Jr has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.

Carter Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Black uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwayne Carter Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Carter Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Black throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carter Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Black throws a leg kick that is checked

so Carter Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black keeping full guard, as Carter Jr tries to pass.

Black is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter Jr fails to pull guard.
Carter Jr lands a right hand.
Carter Jr with a knee to the head.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carter Jr's brow.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Carter Jr controls the action.
Black misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter Jr landing knees to the head.
Carter Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Carter Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Carter Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter Jr landing knees to the body.
Carter Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter Jr pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Carter Jr.
Black is trying to stall.
Carter Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Carter Jr is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drestin Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Carter Jr.
Black gets through Carter Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Black.
Carter Jr trying to control the position but instead, Black has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter Jr into the cage.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter Jr or not.
Carter Jr is trying to stall.
Black tries to stall but Carter Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter Jr blocks an elbow strike from Black.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Carter Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Carter Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Carter Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter Jr.
Carter Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter Jr wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.

Carter Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Carter Jr getting side control.
Carter Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter Jr trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.

Black makes his way to full guard, as Carter Jr worked for a kimura.
Carter Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black keeping full guard, as Carter Jr tries to pass.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Carter Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter Jr 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Carter Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Multio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Jallow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aulis Multio's chin.

Jallow
vs
Multio

210 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
238 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Multio!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallow doesn't manage to clinch there - Multio circles away.
Multio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jallow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Multio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jallow.
Multio swats away the attempt to clinch by Jallow.
Jallow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Multio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jallow.
Multio connects with a looping right hand.
Jallow moves in looking to clinch but Multio pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Multio misses.
Jallow tries to bum rush Multio with a series of wild strikes but Multio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jallow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jallow moves in looking to clinch but Multio pushes him off.
Jallow throws a big shot that misses.
Multio throws a big shot that misses.
Jallow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Multio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jallow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Multio's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jallow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jallow as the two fighters clinch.

Multio manages to break the clinch.
Jallow throws a series of punches but Multio moves out of range.
Multio is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jallow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jallow lands a nice hook to Multio's body. Multio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jallow.
Jallow is looking to wear down Multio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Multio looks gassed!
Multio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jallow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jallow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jallow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Multio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jallow lunges at Multio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Multio's hand.
Jallow works Multio's body with a nice hook.
Jallow lands a with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jallow lands with a shot to the body.
Multio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jallow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jallow lands a slapping body shot.

Jallow drops Multio with a beautiful combination! Multio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jallow is looking for the KO!

Jallow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Multio sprawling to the canvas! Multio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jallow finish him?!
Multio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jallow.
Jallow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Multio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jallow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Multio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jallow forces Multio back against the cage and clinches.
Multio wants to get back to striking at distance but Jallow won't allow it.

Multio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Multio lands a lovely overhand right.
Multio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Multio misses with a double jab
and Jallow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Multio misses the jab.
Jallow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Multio can do to turn this around?
Jallow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Multio is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jallow misses.
Jallow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jallow punishes Multio's body with a nice straight punch.
Multio misses with a hook.
Multio looks to score with a jab to the body but Jallow is just out of range.
Multio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Multio slips a straight right by Jallow.
Jallow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Multio takes a swing at Jallow's ribcage but misses.
Jallow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jallow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jallow tries to clinch up but Multio circles away and keeps his distance.

Jallow drops Multio with a beautiful combination! Multio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jallow is looking for the KO!

Multio is rocked!
Jallow fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jallow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jallow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Multio looks to clinch
and Jallow counters with a straight right hand.
Jallow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Multio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jallow connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jallow works Multio's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jallow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jallow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Multio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jallow rushes Multio and presses him up against the cage.
Multio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jallow's elbow.
Jallow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jallow struggles to land a body shot inside as Multio controls his hands.
Multio tries to break free but Jallow pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Multio.

Multio breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Multio throws a combination that misses
letting Jallow counter with a right hand.
Jallow punishes Multio's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jallow scores with a shot to the body.
Jallow throws a right and a left that Multio avoids nicely.
Jallow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Multio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jallow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Multio thinking.
Jallow misses with a few strikes there.
Jallow wants to clinch up but Multio keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Multio just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Multio is looking to clinch.
Multio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jallow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Jallow does it's job there.
Multio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jallow finds it's way round the side to connect with Multio's head.
Jallow misses the shot to the body.
Multio dodges the punch combination from Jallow.
Jallow lands a jab to Multio's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jallow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jallow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jallow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Multio.
David Jallow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Multio throws a hook but Jallow avoids it easily.
Multio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jallow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multio throws a shot from downtown. Jallow moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jallow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Multio misses with a combination
and Jallow counters with a right hand to the body.
Aulis Multio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Multio misses with a body punch
and Jallow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Multio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jallow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jallow cracks Multio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Multio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Multio counters with a two punch combo.
Multio throws a hook but Jallow blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jallow cracks Multio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Multio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jallow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Jallow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jallow 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Jallow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreuger comes into the arena with "I'm Your Boogie Man" by White Zombie blaring out of the sound system. Mike Bell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Freddy Kreuger's chin.

Kreuger
vs
Bell

180 cm
24
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
24
184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Supersize Me

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Kreuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Bell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell lands a nice looking body shot.
Kreuger ducks right into an uppercut from Bell.
Bell misses with a hook. Kreuger ducked under it nicely.
Kreuger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kreuger moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Kreuger sprawls well.

Bell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bell is working Kreuger over with some ground and pound from side control.

Bell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kreuger tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bell throws an elbow but Kreuger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bell throws an elbow but Kreuger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kreuger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

Bell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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.
Kreuger defending against the ground and pound.
Kreuger is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Kreuger is trying to improve his position.
Kreuger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bell.
Bell working the strikes but Kreuger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kreuger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kreuger is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kreuger slips a jab from Bell.
Mike Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell tries for a takedown but Kreuger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kreuger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Kreuger ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreuger's waist but Kreuger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
Freddy Kreuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bell.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bell looks to land a combination. Kreuger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kreuger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kreuger blocks a jab.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kreuger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreuger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreuger avoids it really well and circles away.
Kreuger tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kreuger. That's going to slow Bell down.
Bell looks gassed!
Bell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreuger looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.

Kreuger forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Bell looking to slow down the pace here.
Kreuger pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kreuger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Kreuger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreuger, right into the meat.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreuger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kreuger.
Kreuger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreuger, right into the meat.
Kreuger throws a low kick but Bell avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kreuger. That's going to slow Bell down.
Kreuger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Kreuger slams his shin into Bell's torso.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Kreuger lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell checks a low kick from Kreuger.
Bell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kreuger throws a predictable looking body shot

and Bell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kreuger won't be happy with that.
Kreuger regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreuger is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount.
Kreuger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kreuger.
Kreuger trying to control the position here.
Kreuger trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger controlling Bell's posture.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kreuger has Bell pulled in close to control his posture.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreuger has wrist control.
Kreuger wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
Kreuger looking to control.
Bell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreuger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freddy Kreuger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreuger moves away.
Kreuger is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreuger.
Kreuger throws a sloppy body shot

so Bell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kreuger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.

Bell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kreuger dives on top into guard.
Kreuger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreuger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreuger throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kreuger thows a big elbow that misses.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreuger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kreuger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreuger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kreuger is one step ahead there.
Bell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kreuger's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bell checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Bell is predictable there
and Kreuger counters with a nice leg kick.
Kreuger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kreuger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kreuger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bell.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kreuger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kreuger is looking to wear down Bell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kreuger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreuger misses with a shot to the body
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kreuger doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.

Kreuger clinches.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kreuger misses with an elbow strike.
Kreuger leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell taking a breather.
Kreuger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kreuger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreuger has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bell tries to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling the position.
Kreuger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Freddy Kreuger.
Kreuger slips a jab from Bell.
Freddy Kreuger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kreuger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bell checks a leg kick nicely.
Kreuger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kreuger defends it nicely.
A lazy left from Bell finds it's target.
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kreuger looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreuger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freddy Kreuger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Bell.
Kreuger tries to score with a low kick but Bell moves his leg out of the way.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freddy Kreuger is winning the standup battle so far.

Kreuger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kreuger missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kreuger.
Kreuger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bell up against the cage.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Kreuger has the dominant position.
Mike Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
Bell lands a shot to the body.
Kreuger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Kreuger.
Kreuger lands an elbow just above Bell 's eye.
The referee calls for Kreuger to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Kreuger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tully comes to the cage accompanied by Open Your Eyes. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Tully
vs
Nash

179 cm
23
161 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Tully !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Nash !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash scores with a head kick.
Nash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tully but Tully pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nash .
A solid body kick from Nash .
Nash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tully tries for a takedown but Nash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nash throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tully 's head.
Nash has his takedown stuffed

and Tully counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tully is working for a kimura but Nash is defending it quite comfortably.
Tully wants to pass to mount but Nash is defending the position.

Tully is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tully .
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tully is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash looks like he's trying to stand up.

Nash pushes Tully off and gets back to his feet.
Tully blocks a head kick by Nash .
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nash throws a head kick that half lands.
Nash lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tully takes a step back to recover.
Nash with a poor takedown

and Tully counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nash !
Brenden Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Nash .
Nash is wriggling around trying to escape.

Tully throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nash has his hands clasped together but Tully breaks the hold and Nash is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tully !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenden Tully !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoa Joe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daisu Miyagi's chin.

Miyagi
vs
Joe

170 cm
25
165 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

160 cm
20
148 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyagi leaves Joe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe throws and low kick but Miyagi moves out of range easily.
Joe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Joe scores a takedown into full mount!
Joe looking to ground and pound but Miyagi is blocking nicely.
Joe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Joe isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi is bucking up trying to escape but Joe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joe with good strikes from the mount here!

It looks like Daisu Miyagi has been cut.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Joe thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Joe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Joe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Joe controlling his opponent.
Joe breaks from Miyagi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miyagi wants to control but Joe is having none of it.
Miyagi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joe controlling the pace for now.
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.
Joe lands with some strikes.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks Miyagi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miyagi is trying to stand up.
Joe landing strikes from the mount.

Daisu Miyagi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Joe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samoa Joe!