LVC7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crayon Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Urquidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Urquidez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mars
vs
Urquidez

183 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crayon Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Urquidez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urquidez is looking to land body kicks.
Urquidez throws the kick towards the body but Mars avoids it.
Urquidez tries to land a front kick but Mars steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urquidez tried to score with a low kick but Mars checks it.

Mars looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Urquidez!
Mars landing punches.

Mars is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Urquidez is surviving well by controlling Mars's body position as best he can.
Mars with shots to the head and body - Urquidez looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mars scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Urquidez?
A nice elbow there by Mars.
Urquidez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mars lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mars landing strikes from the mount.
Urquidez can't escape the position.
Mars avoids the attempt from Urquidez to control.
Mars working the ground and pound effectively.

Urquidez is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquidez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mars has a good base and remains in mount.
Urquidez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mars postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Urquidez looks a forlorn figure.

Mars working for a submission but Urquidez is keeping him at bay.
Urquidez tries to lock up and control but Mars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Urquidez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mars. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Urquidez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mars has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mars lands a heavy elbow.
Mars scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Urquidez wants to control but Mars is having none of it.
Mars lands a big elbow.
Urquidez is still in real trouble! Can Mars finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mars cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mars connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars lands with some strikes.
Mars unloading with bombs!
Mars 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.
Urquidez taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urquidez tries to lock up and control but Mars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Urquidez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Urquidez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Urquidez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mars looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mars controlling the pace for now.
Urquidez seems to have recovered his senses.
Mars landing strikes from the mount and Urquidez is in trouble!
BOOM! Mars connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Urquidez tries to hold on but Mars pushes him away.
Mars with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urquidez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mars in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Urquidez tries to lock up and control but Mars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Urquidez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mars avoids the attempt from Urquidez to control.
Urquidez is bucking up trying to escape but Mars cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mars scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mars looking to finish Urquidez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Urquidez!
Urquidez wants to hold on but Mars pushes him away.
Mars looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Mars.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mars.
Mars lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mars lands a big elbow.
Urquidez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mars has a good base and remains in mount.

Urquidez tries to improve his position but Mars has taken his back! Mars has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Urquidez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mars pushes Urquidez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crayon Mars!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon The Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Henry
vs
The Blanket

184 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

170 cm
19
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon The Blanket!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt.
The Blanket shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henry pinned against the cage. Henry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by The Blanket or perhaps it was just good defense by Henry which made him look bad.
John Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
The Blanket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Blanket takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Blanket fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by The Blanket or perhaps it was just good defense by Henry which made him look bad.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blanket looks gassed!

Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Blanket has Henry pressed against the cage, preventing Henry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Blanket wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry digs a right hand underneath The Blanket's ribcage. The Blanket let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Henry breaks from the clinch.
Henry throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henry has closed the distance and engaged The Blanket in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Henry.

Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.

Henry moves into the clinch.
The Blanket takes a knee to the side of the body.

Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henry throws a series of strikes that have The Blanket backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Blanket tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henry lands with a nice combination. The Blanket backs away looking to recover.
Henry scores with a spinning back kick!
Henry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Blanket.

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry tests The Blanket's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Henry has managed to clinch.

Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Blanket fails with a takedown attempt.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Henry both land. Nice combination.
Henry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jon The Blanket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
The Blanket goes for a takedown attempt but Henry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Blanket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Henry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Blanket is trying desperately to land a takedown but Henry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Blanket.
Henry looks to land a combination. The Blanket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Blanket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henry is fending him off so far but The Blanket persists. Nope, Henry circles away and we're back to standing.
Henry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Henry gets a clinch.
Henry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. The Blanket has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donk. Henry catches The Blanket right on the button with a cross.
Henry looks to land a combination. The Blanket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henry.
Henry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henry looks to land a combination. The Blanket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Blanket takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Henry is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henry pushes The Blanket up against the cage in a clinch.
The Blanket is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Blanket takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Blanket's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Henry breaks the clinch.
Henry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Henry clinches with his opponent.

Henry breaks from the clinch.
Henry's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Henry duly obliges.
Henry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henry thumps The Blanket with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Blanket fails to land the takedown.
Henry feints and then cracks The Blanket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Blanket down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry 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.

Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Blanket keeps control of Henry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.

Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henry is looking to slow The Blanket down with leg kicks.
Henry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Blanket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Henry forces The Blanket back against the cage and clinches.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
The Blanket takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Henry closes the distance and pushes The Blanket back into the cage.
The Blanket tries for a takedown. No joy.

Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Blanket on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henry stalks The Blanket and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Blanket's face. The Blanket staggers backwards, shaken.
The Blanket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henry.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
The Blanket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry avoids it really well and circles away.
John Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
Henry lands a jab-cross combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Blanket has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Henry manages to break the clinch.
The Blanket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henry defends it nicely.
The Blanket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Blanket gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Henry duly obliges.

Henry forces The Blanket back against the cage and clinches.
The Blanket drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henry throws a combination. The Blanket tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Henry pushes The Blanket up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henry breaks the clinch.
The Blanket walks forward, straight into a front kick from Henry.
Henry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henry looks to land a combination. The Blanket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
John Henry is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Henry.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
Henry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Blanket's hands.
The Blanket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Blanket.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt - Henry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henry.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.

Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henry breaks the clinch.
The Blanket throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Blanket off to one side.
Henry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Blanket can do to turn this around?
Henry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Blanket.

Henry clinches.
Henry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

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

Henry darts in and clinches The Blanket up against the cage.
Henry is trying to force a seperation but The Blanket has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Blanket tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.

Henry manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Henry as The Blanket shoots in.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Blanket looks to clinch
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
The Blanket closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Blanket doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Blanket backs up against the cage.
The Blanket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Good leg kick by Henry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Blanket with a poor takedown
and Henry counters with a low kick, right behind The Blanket 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Henry pushes The Blanket up against the cage in a clinch.
The Blanket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon The Blanket.
The Blanket looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Henry.
The Blanket keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henry's efforts to push away.
Henry slows down the pace here.

Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Blanket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
The Blanket clinches but Henry breaks the clinch

and Henry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henry.
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.

Henry breaks the clinch.
Henry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Henry drives through and clinches with The Blanket against the cage.
The Blanket takes a knee to the side of the body.

Henry breaks from the clinch.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt
and Henry counters with an inside leg kick.
John Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Henry has closed the distance and engaged The Blanket in a clinch.

Henry breaks the clinch.
The Blanket doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henry counters with a solid body kick.
Henry is looking to slow The Blanket down with leg kicks.
Henry feints and then cracks The Blanket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Blanket down.
Henry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry lands with a nice combination. The Blanket backs away looking to recover.
Henry throws a series of strikes that have The Blanket backpedaling.
The Blanket tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henry counters with a one-two to the body.
Henry throws a series of strikes that have The Blanket backpedaling.
The Blanket takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blanket fails with the takedown
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has The Blanket backing up. The Blanket nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.

Henry clinches with his opponent.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Blanket in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henry, right into the meat.
The Blanket with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a nice body kick.
Henry lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Blanket tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Henry.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henry.
The Blanket misses with a takedown
and Henry counters with a low kick, right behind The Blanket 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
Henry cracks the inside of The Blanket's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Henry.
Henry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Blanket has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Henry to work.

Henry manages to break the clinch.
Henry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Blanket. That did some damage!
The Blanket shoots and misses

and Henry counters by moving into the clinch.

Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry looks to land a combination. The Blanket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Blanket misses with a takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a series of strikes. The Blanket will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jon The Blanket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Blanket's calf.
Henry thumps The Blanket with a low kick.
Henry lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Blanket's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into the arena with Last of my kind blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wayne
vs
Williams

182 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.

Wayne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne controls the position from side control.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wayne is staying active.

Wayne stands up and beckons Williams to his feet.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Christopher Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.

Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.

Wayne gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Wayne is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Wayne from advancing to side control.
Wayne stalling.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Wayne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Williams looking for subs from the bottom but Wayne mounts him!
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wayne postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
Williams tries to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Wayne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Wayne working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne unloading with bombs!
Wayne with a couple of short strikes.
Williams wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams wants to control but Wayne is having none of it.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wayne landing shots from mount.
Williams wants to control but Wayne is having none of it.
Williams looks gassed!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wayne working for a guillotine from mount but Williams is in no mood to give up.
Wayne raining down shots from the mount!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Wayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jermaine Williams just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Wayne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne misses with a few strikes there.
Wayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.

Wayne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Wayne decides to stand back up. Wayne steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.
Christopher Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wayne. That one must have hurt.
Wayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Wayne looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wayne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Wayne is very close to passing his half guard.
Wayne works his way into full mount!
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams wants to control but Wayne passes into side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Wayne wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

Wayne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Williams to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Wayne 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!

A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt

and Wayne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne postures up.
Wayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Wayne postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams looking to control.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams looking to control.

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

Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Wayne trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wayne is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wayne to get the leverage.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wayne is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne which made him look bad.
Wayne wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wayne rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne is struggling to control the position.
Wayne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Wayne lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne prevents it.
Christopher Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wayne prevents it.

Wayne pulls guard.
Wayne pulls Williams in to control the position.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Christopher Wayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayne scores with a nice shot.
Jermaine Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wayne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wayne has escaped and now he's on top!

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Wayne!

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 Phil Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Beat and Scarred. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Black
vs
Kralaiev

185 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Death Ring Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to clinch but Kralaiev moves out of range.
Kralaiev throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Kralaiev wants to clinch but Black slips to the side

and Black moves into the clinch.
Kralaiev goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kralaiev moves into the clinch successfully.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Kralaiev's takedown attempt.
Kralaiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Black.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kralaiev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kralaiev's face.

It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut.
Come on Kralaiev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kralaiev's face.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kralaiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kralaiev backwards.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kralaiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kralaiev.
Phil Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kralaiev.

Black drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kralaiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black pushes Kralaiev off and gets back to his feet.
Black tries to clinch

and Kralaiev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Kralaiev 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 wants to clinch

and Kralaiev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kralaiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kralaiev looks gassed!
Kralaiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt

and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Kralaiev pulls guard successfully.
Kralaiev 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.
Kralaiev pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Kralaiev.

Black gets to his feet - Kralaiev follows without any prompting.
Black closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kralaiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt

and Black counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Kralaiev blocks with his arms.

Black has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kralaiev regains guard immediately.
Kralaiev is trying to keep Black in close.
Black wants to stand but Kralaiev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Black trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Black is fighting to break Kralaiev's control of his arms but Kralaiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kralaiev has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kralaiev is working an open guard so Black takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kralaiev wants to clinch but Black slips to the side

and Black counters by clinching up.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kralaiev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kralaiev trying to land knees to the body.
Kralaiev looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Kralaiev takes an elbow to the temple.

Black manages to break the clinch.
Black wants to clinch but Kralaiev slips to the side

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

Kralaiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black wants to control but Kralaiev is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kralaiev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kralaiev wants to clinch but Black slips to the side

and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.

Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivan Kralaiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralaiev darts in trying to clinch

and Black moves into the clinch.
Black creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kralaiev 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.
Kralaiev wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kralaiev's brow.
Kralaiev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black slows down the pace here.
Kralaiev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Black misses with a knee to the head.
Black gets through Kralaiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kralaiev is breathing heavily.
Black avoiding damage.
Kralaiev is working for takedown but Black is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phil Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kralaiev.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kralaiev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Black moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Black lands an elbow just above Kralaiev 's eye.
Black misses with a knee to the head.
Black lands a knee to the head.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kralaiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black scores with a knee to the head.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kralaiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Kralaiev blocks with his arms.
Kralaiev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kralaiev prevents it.

Black decides to pull guard.
Kralaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kralaiev stands and steps away. Black gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev throws a head kick that misses

and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Kralaiev is blocking nicely.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Kralaiev's takedown attempt.
Black misses with a knee strike.
Kralaiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black avoiding damage as Kralaiev throws knees to the body.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kralaiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kralaiev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kralaiev being controlled against the cage.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kralaiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Kralaiev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Black gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black trying to stall but Kralaiev improves his position.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kralaiev.
Black leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev avoids the elbow strike from Black, against the cage.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Kralaiev is blocking nicely.
Black misses with a knee strike.

Kralaiev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Black regains guard.
Kralaiev passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kralaiev is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kralaiev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.

Kralaiev escapes and gets back to his feet.

Black takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kralaiev tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kralaiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Black.
Kralaiev goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black tries to clinch but Kralaiev moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kralaiev'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 drives through and clinches with Kralaiev against the cage.
Kralaiev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kralaiev looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Kralaiev jumps guard but Black stands there with Kralaiev around his waist. Kralaiev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kralaiev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kralaiev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black misses with a knee strike.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kralaiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kralaiev's face.

That has opened up Ivan Kralaiev's cut even more.
Kralaiev looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Black lands an elbow just above Kralaiev 's eye.
Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black connects with a knee to the head.
Black connects with a knee to the head.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kralaiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away.
Phil Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kralaiev.
Kralaiev throws a lazy head kick

so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kralaiev trying to control the position.
Black wants to stand but Kralaiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kralaiev controlling the position.
Black wanted to stand there but Kralaiev had control of the position.

Kralaiev pushes Black off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Black tries to clinch but Kralaiev moves away

and Kralaiev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Kralaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black keeping full guard, as Kralaiev tries to pass.
Kralaiev pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kralaiev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Kralaiev is looking to pass Black's guard but actually Black recovers to full guard.
Kralaiev wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Kralaiev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kralaiev on the ground.
Black pushes Kralaiev off looking to stand but Kralaiev dives back in and keeps control.
Kralaiev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black!
Ivan Kralaiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You get the feeling that Black really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Kralaiev goes for an armbar but Black turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wanted to stand there but Kralaiev had control of the position.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kralaiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kralaiev, not yet.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Kralaiev is retaining full guard.
Phil Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kralaiev trying to control the position here.
Black preventing the sweep.

Black gets to his feet. Kralaiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Kralaiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kralaiev tries to clinch but Black moves away

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Blackz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blackz
vs
Manning

175 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Blackz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Manning!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manning.
Blackz moves out of range of the body kick.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackz defends it nicely.
Blackz checks a leg kick.
Blackz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Manning moves into range and clinches up with Blackz.
Blackz prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacob Blackz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Manning.
Blackz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blackz has had enough of the clinch but Manning keeps him there for the moment.
Manning prevents Blackz from breaking the clinch.

Manning breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning misses with a double jab
and Blackz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manning leaves Blackz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manning shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackz is trying to defend but Manning finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manning frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackz is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
Blackz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Manning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackz punching from the bottom.
Blackz wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning wants to pass to mount but Blackz is defending the position.
Manning looks gassed!
Blackz is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning stops Blackz from getting back to his feet.

Blackz kicks off Manning and gets to his feet.

Manning clinches.
Blackz working hard to break the clinch.
Blackz tries to circle away but Manning has him pinned against the cage.
Manning has Blackz pressed against the cage, preventing Blackz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manning prevents Blackz from breaking the clinch.

Blackz breaks from the clinch.
Blackz throws a lazy right hand but Manning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackz throws a right hand that Manning ducks under and follows up with a left that Manning also avoids with ease.
Manning plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackz swinging wilding here.

Manning gets a takedown into half guard.
Manning thows a huge punch but Blackz dodges it nicely.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackz's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manning thows a huge punch but Blackz dodges it nicely.
Blackz is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackz's head.
Blackz is trying to stand back up but Manning is controlling him

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blackz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manning circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning fails to land the takedown.
Blackz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blackz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt - Blackz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Blackz does no damage.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from Blackz.
Manning looks for a takedown but Blackz sprawls well.
Blackz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manning walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Blackz - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Blackz 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.

Blackz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Blackz tries to keep at a distance but Manning has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blackz can't break the clinch.
Blackz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Manning turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Manning trying to control the action but Blackz is working from the bottom.
Blackz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Manning seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blackz wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackz cracks Manning with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manning circles away from the clinch attempt

and Manning counters with a takedown into side control.
Blackz is trying to buck Manning off.
Blackz struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manning asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackz keeps working.
Blackz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackz is trying to buck Manning off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackz tries to strike but it doesn't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackz throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Blackz.
Blackz lands with a nice combination. Manning backs away looking to recover.
Manning takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackz as he connects with a hook.
Blackz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackz throws a right hand that Manning ducks under and follows up with a left that Manning also avoids with ease.
Manning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackz.
Manning tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackz is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Blackz misses.
Blackz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackz tries to clinch up but Manning circles away and keeps his distance.
Manning lands a high kick!
Good shot there by Blackz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackz wants to clinch

and Manning counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manning trying to control the action but Blackz is working from the bottom.

Manning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Blackz has his hands clasped together around Manning's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blackz kicks Manning off and gets back to his feet.
Blackz misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Blackz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blackz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blackz tries to bum rush Manning with a series of wild strikes but Manning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Blackz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manning.
Blackz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning.

Manning looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manning won't allow Blackz to get back to his feet.
Blackz looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackz, not yet.
Blackz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manning is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning won't allow Blackz to sweep him here.
Manning trying to control but Blackz is working from the bottom.
Blackz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manning is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackz has a good base and remains in mount.
Manning tries to lock up and control but Blackz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackz looking to control but Manning is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
Blackz is looking to stand but Blackz has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

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.
Blackz controlling the pace for now.
Blackz trying to control but Manning is having none of it.

Blackz get's back to his feet.
Blackz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Manning checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blackz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacob Blackz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Blackz does no damage.
Blackz looks to land a combination but Manning avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackz is looking to clinch but Manning is avoiding it.
Blackz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manning shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackz throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning tries for a takedown but Blackz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacob Blackz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Manning.
A shot to de liver by Blackz. Beautiful body shot.
Blackz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blackz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blackz misses with an uppercut. Manning saw that one coming.
Blackz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackz wants to clinch up but Manning keeps it at a distance.
Jacob Blackz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackz throws a one two combo.
Jacob Blackz is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackz tests Manning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Manning closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blackz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blackz wants to break the clinch but can't.

Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackz lands a head shot.
Blackz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blackz tries to close the distance and clinch but Manning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manning ducks right into an uppercut from Blackz.
Blackz throws a jab but it's blocked by Manning.
Blackz misses with a double jab.
Blackz stuffs the takedown attempt from Manning. Manning gets slowly back to his feet.
Manning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackz misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Blackz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackz throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Blackz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackz, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Blackz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dis Saster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takao Ledou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takao Ledou will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Saster
vs
Ledou

185 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dis Saster!
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, Takao Ledou!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saster just misses with a punch to the body.
Saster lands a jab.

Saster gets a takedown into half guard.

Saster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saster is taking a breather. Ledou says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Saster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ledou manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saster asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Saster tries for a kimura but Ledou is defending well.

Saster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ledou, who protects the arm well.
Ledou is looking for a sweep.

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.

Saster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ledou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ledou keeps working.
Ledou pushes Saster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Saster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saster is trying to get an arm triangle but Ledou is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledou is looking to regain half guard here but Saster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Saster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saster prefers to stall for the moment though.

Saster tries for a kimura but Ledou is defending well.

Saster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ledou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saster is breathing heavily.
Ledou is pushing Saster's head away, looking to escape. Saster manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Saster is trying to get an arm triangle but Ledou is defending well.

Saster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ledou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saster but great work by Ledou.
Saster is trying to get back to half guard.
Saster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
It looks like Ledou is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Saster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slow jab from Saster misses its intended target.
Ledou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ledou pinned against the cage. Ledou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saster keeps the fight on the outside.
Saster misses with a body kick.
Saster keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ledou is looking to clinch but Saster is avoiding it.
Ledou tries to close the distance and clinch but Saster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takao Ledou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledou tries to clinch but Saster moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ledou tries to clinch but Saster is having none of it.
Ledou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ledou misses with an uppercut.
Ledou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ledou tries to clinch there but Saster circles away.
Ledou doesn't manage to clinch there - Saster circles away.
Ledou moves out of range of the leg kick from Saster.
Saster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ledou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ledou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saster paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ledou is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saster.
Saster checks the leg kick.
Ledou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saster.
Saster throws a jab but it's blocked by Ledou.
Saster keeps the fight on the outside.
Saster throws a body punch but Ledou moves out of range.
Saster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Saster drives through and clinches with Ledou against the cage.

Saster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ledou regains guard.
Ledou keeping full guard, as Saster tries to pass.
Ledou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saster controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saster drops back looking for a leg! Ledou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ledou manages to kick Saster off! Saster jumps back into Ledou's guard.
Saster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saster trying to control but Ledou is working from the bottom.
Saster pushes down on Ledou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ledou is trying to stand.

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.

Saster wants to work for an arm triangle but Ledou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saster is looking for a kimura here.
Saster trying to mount his opponent but Ledou defends it.
Ledou wants to get back to his feet.
Saster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ledou wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dis Saster dominated that second round.
That's time! Saster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ledou tries to clinch

and Saster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ledou's guard.
Saster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saster sitting in guard here, content to control.

Saster drops back looking for a leg! Ledou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ledou manages to kick Saster off! Saster jumps back into Ledou's guard.

Saster 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ledou looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saster wants to control from the top but Ledou keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ledou scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Saster.
Ledou closes the distance but Saster moves to the side
and Saster counters with an outside leg kick.
Ledou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ledou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takao Ledou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ledou tries to bum rush Saster with a series of wild strikes but Saster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saster takes the fight into the clinch.
Ledou letting Saster take a breather here.
Saster is trying to break the clinch but Ledou has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ledou blocks a body shot from Saster.
Saster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ledou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ledou unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saster trying to stall but Ledou improves his position.
Ledou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledou prevents Saster from breaking the clinch.
Saster managing to block the knees to the body from Ledou.
Ledou wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Ledou.
Ledou trying to control the position but instead, Saster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ledou into the cage.
Saster misses with a punch on the inside.
Ledou keeps control of Saster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saster swings wildly with an uppercut but Ledou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saster cracks Ledou with a nice body shot.
Ledou is looking to control Saster's arms but Saster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ledou has his back to the cage.
Ledou swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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.
Saster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Saster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saster manages to end up in side control.

Saster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ledou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ledou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Saster is working for a submission of some sort.
Dis Saster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saster stops Ledou from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dis Saster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saster 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dis Saster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Johnson
vs
Mokkelime

186 cm
19
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Mokkelime fails with the takedown.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Mokkelime blocks the low kick.

Mokkelime shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mokkelime prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Mokkelime keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Mokkelime 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.
Mokkelime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mokkelime prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mokkelime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mokkelime is controlling him.
Mokkelime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mokkelime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mokkelime shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mokkelime.

Mokkelime shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mokkelime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime lands with a punch from half guard.
Mokkelime controlling the action here.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Mokkelime not doing much here.
Mokkelime thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Mokkelime from controlling successfully.
Mokkelime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mokkelime with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mokkelime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mokkelime counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Mokkelime looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Mokkelime is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mokkelime on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime content just to control the position here.
Johnson wants to control but Mokkelime is having none of it.
Mokkelime working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokkelime is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mokkelime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
Mokkelime putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Johnson clinches.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mokkelime or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Mokkelime tries to tie him up.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Mokkelime counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mokkelime thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Mokkelime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mokkelime is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Mokkelime thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson wants to control but Mokkelime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mokkelime trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Mokkelime is out of range.

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.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mokkelime.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mokkelime moves out of range.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.

Mokkelime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mokkelime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mokkelime sprawls well. Mokkelime wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mokkelime counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokkelime postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Mokkelime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is wriggling around but Mokkelime manages to pass to half guard.
Mokkelime is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mokkelime throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to control but Mokkelime manages to pass to mount!
Mokkelime working Johnson over with strikes here.
Mokkelime in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime lands a big elbow.
Mokkelime is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mokkelime lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mokkelime landing strikes from the mount.
Mokkelime fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Johnson is rocked!
Mokkelime lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mokkelime has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Johnson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jokke Mokkelime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Asturiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Asturiem has chosen Fernandinho - Sede de Justiça as his entrance music. Alexander Asturiem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taylor
vs
Asturiem

181 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Asturiem!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asturiem leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Asturiem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asturiem cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asturiem checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Asturiem blocks the leg kick.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asturiem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asturiem stuffs the takedown.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asturiem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asturiem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asturiem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch but Asturiem is having none of it.
Asturiem is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor is looking to chop away at Asturiem's legs.
Sid Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asturiem leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asturiem but Asturiem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asturiem is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Asturiem jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asturiem counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Asturiem cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Asturiem looks to land a combination. Taylor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Asturiem coming out on top.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Asturiem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Asturiem tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor closes the distance but Asturiem moves to the side
and Asturiem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Asturiem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch but Asturiem moves away
and Asturiem counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem throws a one two combo.
Taylor tries to clinch up

and Asturiem counters by moving into the clinch.
Asturiem presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asturiem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asturiem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asturiem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asturiem lands a shot to the body.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asturiem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Asturiem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asturiem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Asturiem dominated that round.
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.

Asturiem has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asturiem walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Asturiem, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Asturiem against the cage but Asturiem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Asturiem.

Asturiem moves into the clinch.
Asturiem digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asturiem is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Asturiem tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor is working for takedown but Asturiem is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asturiem - that landed with a thud.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asturiem walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Asturiem forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asturiem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asturiem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asturiem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asturiem is trying to break free.
Asturiem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asturiem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asturiem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asturiem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asturiem is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asturiem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asturiem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asturiem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asturiem wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Asturiem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Asturiem.
Asturiem can't break the clinch.

Taylor jumps guard and drags Asturiem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Asturiem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Asturiem stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asturiem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asturiem with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Asturiem drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asturiem.
Asturiem tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Asturiem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asturiem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Asturiem is trying to break free.
Asturiem stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Asturiem is trying to break free.
Asturiem gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Asturiem tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Asturiem.
Asturiem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asturiem is trying to break free.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asturiem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Asturiem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asturiem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asturiem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem lands with a light punch inside.
Asturiem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Asturiem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asturiem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Asturiem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sid Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asturiem's waist but Asturiem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Asturiem wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Asturiem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Taylor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Asturiem tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor stalling.
Asturiem wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asturiem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Asturiem is not content to let Taylor control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asturiem wants to get back to his feet.
Asturiem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Asturiem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asturiem is trying to break free.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asturiem smiles and moves away.

Asturiem pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Asturiem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Taylor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Asturiem!
Asturiem is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Taylor is really struggling to control Asturiem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Asturiem is trying to stand.
Taylor looking to control but Asturiem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taylor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Taylor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asturiem because Taylor loaded up on that one.
Taylor looking to finish with strikes here!
Asturiem is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Taylor tries to control but Asturiem wriggling away.
Taylor throwing strikes here but Asturiem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor won't let Asturiem get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Taylor tries to control but Asturiem wriggling away.
Taylor landing shots from mount.
Sid Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor wants to control the pace but Asturiem is squirming around nicely.
Asturiem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Alexander Asturiem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asturiem 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Asturiem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Thompson
vs
Hyabusa

185 cm
21
192 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

193 cm
25
192 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Hyabusa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa misses with the combination.
Hyabusa closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Nick Thompson has been cut.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch but Hyabusa is having none of it.

Hyabusa darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Hyabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Hyabusa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyabusa avoids the damage to the body.
Hyabusa managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Hyabusa managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Hyabusa avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyabusa.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyabusa avoids it.
Hyabusa tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hyabusa trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Hyabusa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Hyabusa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hyabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hyabusa won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Hyabusa wants a takedown but no success here.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Hyabusa.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyabusa's efforts to push away.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hyabusa's face.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyabusa managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hyabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hyabusa's face.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyabusa tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Hyabusa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Hyabusa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Thompson rushes Hyabusa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Hyabusa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hyabusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyabusa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Hyabusa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hyabusa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyabusa managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hyabusa won't want to take too many of those.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson working Hyabusa over with knees to the body.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hyabusa jumps guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hyabusa, not yet.

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.

Thompson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch up

and Hyabusa counters by clinching up.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Hyabusa around his waist. Hyabusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Hyabusa tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson working Hyabusa over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thompson tries to clinch up but Hyabusa circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyabusa.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Hyabusa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyabusa throws a right and a left that both miss.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyabusa avoids it.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyabusa avoids it.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyabusa avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Hyabusa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hyabusa wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hyabusa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa lands a nice uppercut.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
Thompson has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyabusa is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Hyabusa is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hyabusa breaks the clinch.
Nick Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws a head kick but Hyabusa moves out of range.

Thompson has Hyabusa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyabusa avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Hyabusa managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hyabusa blocks it with crossed arms.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.

Hyabusa pulls Thompson into guard.
Hyabusa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hyabusa drops back down to his feet.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Hyabusa.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hyabusa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson working Hyabusa over with knees to the body.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.

Hyabusa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyabusa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
Hyabusa scores with a jab.

Thompson drives through and clinches with Hyabusa against the cage.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyabusa avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hyabusa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyabusa is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks it.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hyabusa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyabusa avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson keeps control of Hyabusa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hyabusa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks with his arms.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyabusa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks it.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hyabusa tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hyabusa blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Hyabusa has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hyabusa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Hyabusa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hyabusa throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Hyabusa lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to clinch but Hyabusa moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hyabusa is defended easily by Thompson.
Hyabusa tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyabusa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyabusa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyabusa throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Hyabusa throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyabusa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Hyabusa has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hyabusa won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson working Hyabusa over with knees to the body.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hyabusa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyabusa is defending well for now.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hyabusa avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks with his arms.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
Hyabusa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa breaks the clinch.
A combination from Hyabusa does no damage.
Hyabusa misses with the combination.

Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hyabusa's defenses.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.

Hyabusa breaks the clinch.

Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Hyabusa.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyabusa is defending well for now.

Hyabusa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hyabusa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson wants to clinch but Hyabusa slips to the side
and Hyabusa counters with a nice body shot.
Hyabusa misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Hyabusa.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Hyabusa keeps it at a distance.
Hyabusa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Hyabusa won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson has Hyabusa pressed against the cage, preventing Hyabusa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hyabusa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyabusa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson prevents Hyabusa from breaking the clinch.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hyabusa's face.
Hyabusa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryu Hyabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Hyabusa is blocking nicely.
Hyabusa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Hyabusa misses with some punches.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Hyabusa's ribcage.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hyabusa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nick Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
Hyabusa avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Hyabusa is trying to break free.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Hyabusa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

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.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.

Hyabusa manages to break the clinch.
Hyabusa tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hyabusa tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyabusa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt.

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Hyabusa in a clinch.
Nick Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyabusa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyabusa working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hyabusa blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyabusa.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Hyabusa shrugs off.
Hyabusa is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Hyabusa tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Hyabusa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 933

Total users: 40350