DFP 2: Trial Of A Champion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Daniels
vs
Grace

194 cm
18
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Grace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.

Grace gets a takedown into half guard.
Grace blocks the strikes from Daniels.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniels 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grace is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels motions for Grace to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Grace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grace lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Daniels postures up in Grace's guard and throws a big left but Grace blocks it.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Grace controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels preventing the sweep.

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.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniels is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Daniels does it's job there.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Grace as Daniels shoots in.

Grace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daniels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grace off and has taken his back!
Daniels is not going to allow Grace to sit and survive in this position.

Daniels is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grace defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Daniels. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grace trying to control the hands but Daniels breaks the grip.
Grace is in bad spot here.

Daniels has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grace has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grace trying to control the hands but Daniels won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Grace is looking for a way out.
Grace breaks Daniels's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grace manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Grace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Grace tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grace with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Grace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Grace scores with a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Daniels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grace trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Grace postures up and lands a big shot to Daniels's brow.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grace trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Grace controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Grace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grace is trying to escape the mount.
Daniels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Daniels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grace tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.

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.
Daniels breaks from Grace's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daniels throws some wild stikes that Grace manages to avoid easily.
Grace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grace tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grace hang on?
Daniels misses with a head shot.
Grace is trying desperately to improve position.
Grace manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Grace dodges it nicely.

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.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grace defending well though.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Grace gets the takedown into side control.
Daniels gets back to half guard.
Daniels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Grace 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!

Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grace fails with the takedown.
Grace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Grace decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grace is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels gets back to full guard.
Daniels 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Grace tries to pass.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grace tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Grace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Grace sprawls well.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Grace, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Grace against the cage but Grace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Daniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Daniels is looking for a triangle but Grace pushes his legs off easily.
Grace trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Grace lands a couple of elbows.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Grace controlling him for the moment.
Daniels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grace defending well though.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Grace defends it.
Daniels scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace is trying to control but can't.
Daniels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grace wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Grace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grace takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniels moves into full guard.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grace won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Daniels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grace!
Fedor Grace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grace can't escape the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fedor Grace!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Fedor Grace!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Fedor Grace!

Fedor Grace wins by unanimous decision!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ken Monsoon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Monsoon
vs
Penn

178 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Penn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Monsoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monsoon wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.

Monsoon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Penn working for a triangle but Monsoon defends it easily.
Monsoon trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Monsoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monsoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monsoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.
Monsoon preventing the sweep.
Monsoon trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Monsoon wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsoon tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
Monsoon is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.

Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monsoon's guard.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monsoon, up you get!

Penn gets a clinch.

Penn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Monsoon uses from the top position.

Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to control.
Monsoon looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn stops Monsoon from standing up.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn trying to control but Monsoon is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monsoon feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Monsoon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monsoon unloads with some shots from mount but Penn bucks and avoids them well.
Monsoon looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsoon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Penn as Monsoon shoots in.
Monsoon closes the distance but Penn moves to the side

and Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Penn is trying to control. Monsoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow.

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

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Monsoon defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsoon is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Monsoon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Monsoon defends the submission attempt.

Monsoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.

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.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn tries for a takedown but Monsoon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Monsoon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Penn decides to pull guard.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Penn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Monsoon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Penn takes the fight into the clinch.

Monsoon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monsoon tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn pulls guard.

Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monsoon defends well.
Monsoon throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Monsoon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monsoon wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Penn!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Silva
vs
Base

183 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Base!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swinging wilding here.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Base sprawls well.
Base blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Base sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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

Base drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Base manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Base is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Base trying to control but Silva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Base is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Base slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Base blocks nicely.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Base gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Base passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Base lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Base performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control here.

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.

Base maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Base has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Base!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cleon Base! Cleon Base retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Freeman Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman Knuckles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gonna fly now. Daniel McIntyre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Freeman Knuckles
vs
McIntyre

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Juggernaut Fuel
Hellbent, Inc. - $500 Sponsorships

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McIntyre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Freeman Knuckles fails with the takedown.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.

Freeman Knuckles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McIntyre's guard.
Freeman Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Freeman Knuckles 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.

Freeman Knuckles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman Knuckles is defended easily by McIntyre.
McIntyre with a poor takedown

and Freeman Knuckles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McIntyre's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
Freeman Knuckles pushes down on McIntyre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Freeman Knuckles wants to pass to mount but McIntyre is defending the position.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.

Freeman Knuckles stands up and beckons McIntyre to join him on the feet.
Freeman Knuckles misses with a combination

and McIntyre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Freeman Knuckles's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McIntyre defends well.
Freeman Knuckles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freeman Knuckles wants to get back to his feet but McIntyre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freeman Knuckles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Freeman Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McIntyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McIntyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McIntyre postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McIntyre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Freeman Knuckles counters with a two punch combo.
McIntyre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Freeman Knuckles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McIntyre!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles has hold of McIntyre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McIntyre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Freeman Knuckles avoids the attempt from McIntyre to control.

Freeman Knuckles jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McIntyre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McIntyre and Freeman Knuckles has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Freeman Knuckles is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freeman Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but McIntyre shows good takedown defense.

Freeman Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Freeman Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.
Freeman Knuckles prevents McIntyre from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McIntyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman Knuckles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freeman Knuckles is working for a kimura but McIntyre is defending it quite comfortably.

Freeman Knuckles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McIntyre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman Knuckles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McIntyre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Freeman Knuckles controlling the pace.
Freeman Knuckles is trying to control. McIntyre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McIntyre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Freeman Knuckles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McIntyre's guard.

Freeman Knuckles gets to his feet. McIntyre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Freeman Knuckles misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman Knuckles.
McIntyre is looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is avoiding it.
Freeman Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McIntyre but McIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Freeman Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman Knuckles.
Freeman Knuckles tries for a takedown but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McIntyre tries to clinch

and Freeman Knuckles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Freeman Knuckles.
Freeman Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McIntyre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Freeman Knuckles slips nicely into half guard.

Freeman Knuckles seems to be looking for submissions.
McIntyre trying to control but Freeman Knuckles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Freeman Knuckles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McIntyre throws a series of punches but Freeman Knuckles moves out of range.

Freeman Knuckles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McIntyre's half guard.

McIntyre is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman Knuckles.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman Knuckles sits in half guard.
Freeman Knuckles is thwarting McIntyre's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman Knuckles wants to take a breather but McIntyre is having none of it.
McIntyre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freeman Knuckles is working away from the top position though.

Freeman Knuckles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McIntyre sees it coming and defends easily.
McIntyre is not content to let Freeman Knuckles control the position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
McIntyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIntyre wants it to stay on the feet.
McIntyre throws out a loose jab but Freeman Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from McIntyre does no damage.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.

McIntyre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freeman Knuckles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Freeman Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from McIntyre.
Freeman Knuckles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Freeman Knuckles trying to control the action but McIntyre is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Freeman Knuckles stands up.
McIntyre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Freeman Knuckles counters with a nice double leg into side control. McIntyre won't be happy with that.
McIntyre wants to control but Freeman Knuckles postures up.

Freeman Knuckles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Freeman Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Freeman Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freeman Knuckles, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jordan Freeman Knuckles!

Jordan Freeman Knuckles wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Slice has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Tyson's chin.

Tyson
vs
Slice

181 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Slice!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Slice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Slice! He's out on his feet! Tyson rushes in and drops Slice with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pongo Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pongo Bongo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pongo Bongo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bongo
vs
Mikhailov

192 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pongo Bongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alek Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov blocks a head kick by Bongo.
Mikhailov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bongo should have avoided that one.

It looks like Pongo Bongo has been cut.
Mikhailov misses the jab.

Mikhailov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bongo goes down! Can Mikhailov finish him!?

Bongo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mikhailov stands up from Bongo's guard - Mikhailov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Bongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhailov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bongo square on the jaw! Damn, Bongo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alek Mikhailov!
Alek Mikhailov is the new middleweight champion!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Michaels had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Michaels
vs
Reaper

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saint Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reaper leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reaper swivels and escapes.

Reaper closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.
Michaels tries to score a body lock takedown but Reaper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Reaper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Reaper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michaels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michaels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michaels!
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Michaels tries to advance to mount but Reaper denies him.
Michaels wants to stand but Reaper is controlling his arm.
Michaels is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reaper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Reaper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reaper landing strikes from the mount.
Michaels taking shots to the head.
Reaper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the head.
Reaper landing punches.

Reaper wants to finish this one by submission but Michaels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reaper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is wriggling around trying to escape.

Michaels defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reaper.
Reaper with a couple of short strikes.
Reaper won't let Michaels get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Michaels taking shots to the head.
Reaper scoring with strikes but Michaels is staying in there.
Michaels is looking to improve his position but Reaper isn't that keen on the idea.
Reaper landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels tries to hold on but Reaper pushes him away.

Michaels bucks Reaper off and manages to get back to his feet!
Saint Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels tries to clinch up

and Reaper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Michaels!
Reaper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michaels's face.
Reaper unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reaper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reaper landing strikes from the mount and Michaels is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper lands a big shot there that rocks Michaels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reaper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Michaels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Reaper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Reaper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reaper is nestled in close to Michaels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reaper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reaper trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Reaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reaper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michaels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reaper preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reaper with a nice head shot there.
Reaper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jim Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaper landing some decent shots from guard.
Reaper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Michaels looking to control.
Reaper with a nice head shot there.
Reaper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reaper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michaels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reaper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michaels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michaels doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Michaels fights it but they end up in guard.
Reaper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Reaper stands up over Michaels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reaper cracks Michaels with a solid left hand.
Michaels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reaper manages to get himself to full guard.
Reaper pulls Michaels in close to prevent any damage.
Michaels won't allow Reaper to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Michaels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reaper trying to control but Michaels flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Michaels is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Reaper tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Michaels tries to clinch but Reaper moves away

and Reaper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Michaels wants to sweep here but Reaper controlling him for the moment.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Reaper looking to pass the guard.
Michaels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reaper is one step ahead there.
Michaels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reaper is controlling him.
Reaper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper chips away with some ground and pound.
Reaper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Michaels is trying to control the position but Reaper postures up.
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Reaper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reaper lands a couple of digs.
Reaper is in close to Michaels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michaels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaper's guard.

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.
Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels trying to control but Reaper is working from the bottom.

Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a kick to the body.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt

and Reaper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Michaels's guard now.
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reaper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reaper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Michaels striking off his back but it's not causing Reaper any problems.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Michaels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Reaper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Michaels's guard now.
Michaels trying to control the position.
Reaper landing with the ground and pound.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reaper really dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Michaels's half guard.
Ground and pound from Reaper.
Reaper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Michaels gets back to full guard.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reaper passes Michaels's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper working Michaels over with strikes.
Reaper is trying to control. Michaels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Reaper is looking for a kimura here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reaper connects with a nice short shot to Michaels's temple.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reaper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michaels moves into full guard.
Reaper stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reaper chips away with some ground and pound.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michaels working a defensive guard here.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.

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

Reaper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reaper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper prevents Michaels from getting the reversal.
Michaels sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reaper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Michaels is trying to get back to full guard.
Reaper working Michaels over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Reaper there.
Reaper lands with a punch from half guard.
Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

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.

Reaper is working for a submission of some sort.
Reaper slips a nice elbow through Michaels's hands, connecting with Michaels's forehead.
Michaels missing with punches from the bottom.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michaels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Michaels has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Reaper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Michaels has tightened it up now! Reaper should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saint Michaels!