BHV 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Albright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Albright
vs
Bravo

176 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Albright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bravo quickly recovers to half guard.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bravo actively working from the bottom here.

Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Albright seems content to control.

Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo tries to kick Albright off but Albright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Albright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bravo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bravo has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working.
Bravo moves into full guard.

Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravo is tightening it up a little... Albright has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Albright reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Albright taps out! nice BJJ there by Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Bravo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Steinbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diggs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Diggs
vs
Steinbeck

189 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Steinbeck!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbeck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steinbeck scores with a jab.

Steinbeck gets caught flat footed, as Diggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steinbeck wants to get back to his feet but Diggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diggs pushes down on Steinbeck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steinbeck is trying to stand.
Diggs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diggs controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Steinbeck really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Diggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reggie Diggs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steinbeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Reggie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs fails with the takedown.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Steinbeck.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown but Steinbeck shows good takedown defense.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.
Steinbeck misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Steinbeck's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Diggs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steinbeck regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steinbeck is looking to stand up but Diggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Steinbeck is wriggling around but Diggs manages to pass to half guard.
Diggs slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs stops Steinbeck from getting back to his feet.
Diggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diggs prevents Steinbeck from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diggs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steinbeck!
Diggs controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steinbeck is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Diggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Reggie Diggs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Steinbeck throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Diggs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diggs gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steinbeck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steinbeck misses with a low kick.
Steinbeck lands a nice shot that snaps Diggs's head back.
Reggie Diggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggs tries for a takedown but Steinbeck circles away easily
and Steinbeck counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steinbeck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Steinbeck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steinbeck.
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!
Steinbeck throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Steinbeck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steinbeck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Steinbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinbeck cracks Diggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John Steinbeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steinbeck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steinbeck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steinbeck throws a series of strikes that have Diggs backpedaling.
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!
Steinbeck lunges at Diggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggs's hand.
Steinbeck lands a jab-cross combination.
Steinbeck throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steinbeck, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Steinbeck. No joy for Diggs on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steinbeck misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbeck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steinbeck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well.
Steinbeck thuds his right hand into Diggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steinbeck jabs at Diggs's body.
Steinbeck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steinbeck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steinbeck duly obliges.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Steinbeck there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Steinbeck throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinbeck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steinbeck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steinbeck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steinbeck misses with a low kick.
Diggs with a poor takedown
and Steinbeck counters with a series of strikes. Diggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Steinbeck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
No luck for Diggs with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Diggs is rocked!
Steinbeck throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs shoots and misses
and Steinbeck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steinbeck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steinbeck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Steinbeck.
Steinbeck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steinbeck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Diggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diggs checks a low kick from Steinbeck.
Diggs seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinbeck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steinbeck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggs under the eye.
Steinbeck throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Steinbeck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Steinbeck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steinbeck throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Steinbeck leaves Diggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steinbeck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steinbeck throws a leg kick

and Diggs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steinbeck's guard now.
Steinbeck being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steinbeck keeping full guard, as Diggs tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs is stalling in the full guard.
Diggs won't allow Steinbeck to get back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Reggie Diggs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A nice combination there by Steinbeck.
Steinbeck lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.
Steinbeck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggs tries for a takedown but Steinbeck circles away easily
and Steinbeck counters with a series of strikes. Diggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diggs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steinbeck is fending him off so far but Diggs persists. Nope, Steinbeck circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinbeck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggs drops his hands momentarily and Steinbeck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diggs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Steinbeck counters with a crisp one two that drops Diggs! Steinbeck thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diggs to his feet! Diggs is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinbeck throws a combination. Diggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steinbeck.
A jab lands there for Steinbeck.
Steinbeck looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Steinbeck backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Diggs's temple! It sends Diggs violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Steinbeck celebrates and the doctors try to help Diggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). John Steinbeck!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Llashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llashley has chosen dead man walking as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cullen
vs
Llashley

195 cm
19
289 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Llashley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Llashley shoots in for a takedown but Cullen shows good takedown defense.
Cullen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cullen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cullen tries a low kick but Llashley avoids it.
Llashley misses with a takedown attempt - Cullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Casey Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Llashley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Llashley avoids the head kick by Cullen.
Cullen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Casey Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Llashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cullen counters with a monster head kick that knocks Llashley out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Casey Cullen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan McGann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rodimus Prime enters the ring!

McGann
vs
Prime

188 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan McGann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGann misses with a double jab

and Prime counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGann wants to get back to his feet.
McGann is not content to let Prime control the position.

McGann is defending against the submission attempts here by Prime.
Prime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Prime trying to control the action but McGann is working from the bottom.
McGann tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Prime wants to take a breather but McGann is having none of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rodimus Prime hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Prime counters by clinching up.
Prime has McGann pressed against the ropes, preventing McGann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Prime turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Prime manages to end up in side control.
McGann is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Prime has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Prime tries to move to mount but McGann blocks the move with his legs.
McGann is looking to get back to his feet here but Prime is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGann's back.
McGann has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGann is breathing heavily.
Prime is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McGann. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McGann holding both Prime 's hands and preventing any damage.

Prime looking to break McGann's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McGann remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prime will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

McGann is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Prime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGann swivels and escapes.
McGann throws a combination that misses

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
McGann is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.

Prime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGann misses with a combination

and Prime holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann wants to break free but Prime has control.
McGann is trying to push Prime away but Prime has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Prime drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGann can't break the clinch.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
Nathan McGann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
McGann is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on McGann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
McGann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Prime keeps control of McGann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prime drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGann pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGann throws a left and a right that both miss

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch.

Prime pulls guard effortlessly.
Prime wants to stand up but McGann is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prime looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGann trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

McGann gets to his feet. Prime looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nathan McGann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGann misses with a combination
and Prime counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGann is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Prime tries to clinch up but McGann circles away and keeps his distance.

Prime closes the distance and pushes McGann back into the ropes.
McGann stops a takedown attempt from Prime.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.
McGann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
Prime wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Prime holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but McGann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Danga de danga de dang - McGann scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Rodimus Prime has been cut.
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prime counters with a two punch combo.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick from McGann.
McGann throws an off balance right hand

and Prime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
Nathan McGann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
McGann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGann wants to break free but Prime has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann tries to circle away but Prime has him pinned against the ropes.
Prime is trying to drag McGann to the mat but McGann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McGann can't break the clinch.
Prime has McGann pressed against the ropes, preventing McGann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGann is trying to break free.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
Prime tries to land knees in the clinch but McGann avoids the damage to the body.

McGann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGann throws a nice looking combination but Prime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by McGann as he connects with a hook.
McGann throws a combination that misses

and Prime counters by clinching up.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but McGann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
Prime has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but McGann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
McGann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McGann manages to break the clinch.
Prime dives in and grabs McGann's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGann pushes down on Prime's head and hops out.
McGann swinging wildly here.

Prime closes the distance and pushes McGann back into the ropes.
McGann wants to break free but Prime has control.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Prime can't get the takedown.
McGann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime lands an elbow inside.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but McGann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGann has had enough of the clinch but Prime keeps him there for the moment.

Prime successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Prime is working an open guard so McGann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Prime rushes McGann and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
Prime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGann tries to circle away but Prime has him pinned against the ropes.
Prime working McGann over with knees to the body.
McGann can't break the clinch.
McGann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Prime.
McGann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prime working McGann over with knees to the body.
McGann is trying to force a seperation but Prime has the dominant position.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prime is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prime lands a nice elbow.
McGann wants to get back to striking at distance but Prime won't allow it.
Prime is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime tries for a takedown but McGann manages to get underhooks.
Prime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.
Prime fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGann gets underhooks to prevent Prime's takedown attempt.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but McGann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prime is defended easily by McGann.
McGann misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.

McGann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as McGann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prime doesn't seem phased though.
McGann throws a combination that misses
and Prime counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan McGann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodimus Prime'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGann tries to clinch up

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
Prime keeps control of McGann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prime is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. McGann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prime prevents McGann from breaking the clinch.
Prime is working for takedown but McGann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathan McGann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
McGann tries to break the clinch but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGann's efforts to push away.

McGann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGann throws a series of punches but Prime moves out of range.
McGann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Prime gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGann fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from McGann

and Prime counters by clinching up.

McGann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prime.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prime lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Prime fails to pull guard.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
McGann is looking to break free of the clinch but Prime has double underhooks.
Prime has McGann pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. McGann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGann is trying to push Prime away but Prime has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Prime is working for takedown but McGann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGann prevents it.
McGann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGann is trying to break the clinch but Prime has him pressed against the ropes.
McGann tries to break the clinch but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime with a knee to the head.
McGann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Prime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGann smiles and moves away.
McGann misses with a combination

and Prime counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGann tries to break free but Prime pushes him back against the ropes.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGann as he jumps to the side.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
McGann scores with a one two! Prime had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Prime is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime shoots in but McGann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGann darts in trying to clinch
and Prime counters with an outside leg kick.

Prime scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McGann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination

and Prime counters with a single leg into guard. McGann didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but McGann blocks nicely.
McGann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Prime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGann's guard.
McGann is trying to stand up here but Prime is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Prime is trying to work for a kimura but McGann is defending well.
Prime prevents McGann from standing back up.
Prime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGann is trying to stand up here but Prime is controlling him well.
McGann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodimus Prime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prime 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodimus Prime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delco Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki comes to the ring accompanied by Entrance. Michal Bicki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bicki
vs
Vance

179 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

164 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delco Vance!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bicki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vance's corner calls for a 1-2. Vance obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bicki circles away.
Michal Bicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance throws a big shot that misses.
Vance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bicki avoids it really well and circles away.
Vance shoots in but no luck this time.
Michal Bicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delco Vance.
Bicki slaps away a takedown attempt from Vance, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bicki throws a front kick that sends Vance stumbling back into the ropes.
Bicki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vance circles away quickly and effectively.
Bicki leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bicki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bicki connects with the punch.
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bicki.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vance. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vance.
Michal Bicki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Bicki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vance shoots in for a double leg but Bicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bicki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vance.
Vance walks into a straight right hand from Bicki.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Bicki tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bicki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bicki slips under a jab from Vance.
Vance cracks Bicki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice takedown defense from Bicki. No joy for Vance on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bicki tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bicki to the ground. Bicki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bicki lands with a good body shot.
Vance misses with a wild body shot.
Vance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bicki avoids the body shot from Vance.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bicki tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bicki to the ground. Bicki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bicki thows a body kick. Vance tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vance avoids the body shot from Bicki.
Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bicki swivels and escapes.
Vance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bicki.
Bicki is looking to score with low kicks.
Bicki is looking to wear down Vance with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bicki throws out the jab.
Vance fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Bicki.
Vance shoots in but no luck this time.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt.
Vance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Bicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bicki.
Bicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Vance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vance.
Vance throws a hook but Bicki blocks it.

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.
Vance takes a swing at Bicki's ribcage but misses.
Bicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vance moves away.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Bicki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vance scores with a body shot.
Bicki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bicki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vance.
Vance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bicki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bicki leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bicki lands a front kick.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bicki tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bicki to the ground. Bicki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michal Bicki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vance misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Bicki. Beautiful body shot.
Bicki stuffs the takedown.
Bicki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bicki leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bicki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michal Bicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delco Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance looks to score with a jab to the body but Bicki is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vance fails to land the takedown.
Michal Bicki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bicki thuds a left hand into Vance's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance shoots in for a double leg but Bicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bicki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vance staying out of range there.
Bicki misses with a looping right.
Bicki misses with a right hand
and Vance counters with a three punch combo that has Bicki backing up. Bicki nods at Vance to acknowledge the strikes.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bicki slaps away a takedown attempt from Vance, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bicki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bicki misses with a hook
and Vance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bicki sprawls well. Bicki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicki connects with the punch.
Vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bicki scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Bicki lands with a nice combination. Vance backs away looking to recover.
Vance checks a leg kick.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bicki.
Michal Bicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Bicki misses with a double jab
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Bicki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bicki jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bicki scoring well with a low kick there.
Bicki throws a chopping leg kick but Vance manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bicki looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
Bicki misses with a few strikes there.
Bicki takes one to the chin there.
Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vance slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good leg kick by Bicki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vance checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bicki scores with a three punch combo!
Vance's corner calls for a 1-2. Vance obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bicki stuffs the takedown.
Bicki lands with a straight right. Vance didn't see that one coming.
Bicki tries to land a leg kick but Vance saw it coming and moves away.
Bicki lands a nice looking body shot.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Bicki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bicki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vance eats them both and turns towards Bicki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Bicki. Those never looked like landing.
Bicki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bicki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vance is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bicki lands a two punch combo.
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 Michal Bicki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Vance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Vance with that takedown attempt.
Bicki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bicki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bicki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bicki tries a head kick but it misses.
Bicki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Vance.
Bicki blocks a jab.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Bicki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michal Bicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delco Vance.
Vance chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bicki can pounce on him.
Bicki takes a swing at Vance's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Bicki lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vance avoids the head kick by Bicki.
Vance fails to land the takedown.
Bicki lands with a nice body punch.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt.
Bicki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vance has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bicki swings widly with a right hand
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vance has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vance there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vance dives in and grabs Bicki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bicki pushes down on Vance's head and hops out.
Bicki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vance's head.
Bicki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Vance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bicki but Bicki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bicki, as that shot connected.
Vance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bicki avoids it really well and circles away.
Bicki swinging wildly here.
Bicki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance misses with a wild body shot.
Vance keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vance.
Nice body punch from Bicki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bicki misses
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Vance just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Bicki moved out of range.
Vance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bicki but Bicki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bicki lands with an overhand left.
Bicki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bicki leaves Vance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bicki as he jumps to the side.
Bicki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bicki tries to avoid it but Vance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bicki to the ground. Bicki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bicki throws a nice inside leg kick.

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.
Horrible takedown by Vance or perhaps it was just good defense by Bicki which made him look bad.
Vance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bicki. No joy for Vance on that attempt.
Vance blocks a head kick by Bicki.
Vance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bicki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but Bicki shows good takedown defense.
Delco Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bicki connects with an inside leg kick.
Vance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bicki as he jumps to the side.
Vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vance misses with an uppercut. Bicki saw that one coming.
Bicki scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Bicki.
Well Bicki 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Bicki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Zygan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Zygan
vs
McDonald

190 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Zygan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zygan misses with a two punch combination.

Zygan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zygan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zygan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zygan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zygan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Zygan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zygan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zygan got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zygan has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Zygan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zygan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zygan passes into side control.
McDonald looks gassed!

Zygan stands up.

Zygan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald jumps guard but Zygan stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zygan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the ropes.

Zygan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zygan lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jon McDonald has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zygan throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.

McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Zygan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Zygan jumps into guard, dragging McDonald to the mat.

McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Zygan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zygan manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Zygan's guard.
Zygan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zygan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Zygan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zygan manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Zygan's guard.
Zygan wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.

McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zygan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zygan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zygan!
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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.
Zygan pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.

McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Zygan is defending well.
Zygan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

McDonald is looking for a kimura but Zygan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Zygan keeping control of the position.

McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Zygan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Zygan defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Zygan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zygan closes the distance and clinches.

Zygan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Zygan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zygan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamil Zygan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zygan clinches up against the ropes.

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

Zygan has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zygan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zygan just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Zygan breaks the clinch.
Zygan throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Zygan throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald is trying to drag Zygan to the mat but Zygan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Zygan won't allow it.
Kamil Zygan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon McDonald.
Zygan tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Zygan.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.

Zygan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zygan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zygan walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zygan counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McDonald working for a triangle but Zygan defends it easily.
Zygan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McDonald has an active guard here but Zygan has managed to pass into half guard.
Zygan is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zygan pulls his head out easily.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.

Zygan stands up from half guard.

Zygan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zygan stalling against the ropes.

Zygan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zygan throws out a powerful jab.
Zygan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Zygan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Zygan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zygan clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamil Zygan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon McDonald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zygan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Zygan circles away easily

and Zygan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McDonald's guard now.

McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zygan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zygan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

McDonald wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Zygan has ideas of his own. He's got hold of McDonald's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! McDonald is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Zygan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamil Zygan!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklyn Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LiL Wayne . Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Vass

182 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklyn Vass!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vass is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Vass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Vass trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Vass is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vass tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vass lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Vass's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Vass politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vass prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vass is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Vass stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.

Vass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Vass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Vass drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Vass tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
Vass trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vass winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vass trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vass trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Vass seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vass cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Vass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vass connects with a couple of short punches.
Vass seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vass wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Vass working some strikes from top position.
Vass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Vass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vass wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Jackson tries to sprawl but Vass drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass slows the pace down in half guard.

Vass stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.

Vass scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Vass wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Vass slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Vass from controlling successfully.
Vass connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklyn Vass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Vass wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Franklyn Vass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Vass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Vass's attempts to control the action.
Vass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vass trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vass looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Vass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vass looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vass has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Vass controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vass tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Vass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franklyn Vass.

Vass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vass lands a takedown into guard.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklyn Vass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vass lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklyn Vass!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Kasprov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kasprov
vs
Sakuraba

185 cm
19
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Kasprov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Sakuraba.

It looks like Sasha Kasprov has been cut.
Kasprov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuraba pinned against the cage. Sakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasprov looks to clinch
and Sakuraba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination but Kasprov avoids it well.

Sakuraba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kasprov fails to pull guard.
Sakuraba lands a nice elbow.
Kasprov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakuraba smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Kasprov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasprov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Sasha Kasprov's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakuraba.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
Kasprov misses with a double jab
and Sakuraba counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Kasprov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Sakuraba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Sakuraba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaely Cullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cullen
vs
Porter

175 cm
19
289 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

196 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Porter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Porter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cullen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cullen wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.

Cullen drops back looking for a leg! Porter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Porter manages to kick Cullen off! Cullen jumps back into Porter's guard.
Porter controls Cullen momentarily but Cullen frees himself.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cullen wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
Porter trying to control the position.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Porter can't keep his opponent in guard - Cullen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Porter misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porter looking for submissions off his back.
Cullen trying to control the action but Porter is working from the bottom.
Porter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cullen.
Cullen is nestled in close to Porter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Cullen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Porter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cullen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaely Cullen!