BHV 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dredd
vs
James

190 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dredd!
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, Connor James!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes the distance and clinches up with Dredd, looking for a takedown. James pushes Dredd against the ropes but Dredd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dredd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dredd misses with a body kick.
Dredd shoots in but no luck this time.

Dredd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James struggling a bit here.
James is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dredd tries to move into full mount but can't pass James's legs.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James struggling a bit here.
Dredd lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Dredd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Dredd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
James can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Dredd in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
James is looking for a sweep.
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.
James prevents Dredd from moving into mount.
Dredd working away.
Dredd cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dredd trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dredd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dredd tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Dredd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to escape the position but Dredd is controlling the position.
Dredd working away.
Dredd wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dredd 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.

James is looking to slow Dredd down with leg kicks.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Connor James has been cut.
James throws a combination that misses

and Dredd counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dredd's best efforts.
Dredd trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Dredd tries to stand and escape but James actually recovers to full guard.
Dredd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dredd trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

James manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Dredd fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dredd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
James is breathing heavily.
Dredd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James has a closed guard, preventing Dredd from standing up.
Dredd throws and elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dredd's guard. Nice move by James!
Dredd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dredd tries to get out of the position.
James wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Dredd looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.

James uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James blocks a head kick by Dredd.

Dredd gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
Dredd wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dredd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Dredd stopping the sweep attempt from James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dredd 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.
Dredd is controlling James's posture.
Dredd trying to control the position.
James trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Connor James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dredd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Dredd persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Dredd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tony Dredd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dredd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dredd lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dredd working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dredd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor James's cut.
That's time! Dredd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dredd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dredd closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Dredd pushes James against the ropes but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dredd as he jumps to the side.
Dredd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks to land a combination. Dredd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Dredd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dredd off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dredd's head.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James looks to land a combination but Dredd avoids it well.
Dredd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James lands a head kick!
Dredd takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd fails with the takedown.
James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dredd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dredd misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from James as Dredd shoots in.

Dredd moves into the clinch successfully.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dredd is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. James can't fight it off and eventually Dredd manages to take the fight to the floor. James looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully.
James trying to control the position.
Dredd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dreddis looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to stand but Dredd is controlling from the bottom.

Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Dredd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

James stands up from Dredd's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
Connor James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Dredd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dredd's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dredd 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Dredd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the ring accompanied by Tap Out. Millar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: we are the champions. Rick Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ward
vs
Millar

185 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ward!
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, Michael Millar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Millar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Millar to the ground. Ward is now in Millar's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ward trying to control but Millar is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Millar is keeping the position.
Ward trying to control but Millar is working from the bottom.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.

Ward drops back looking for a leg! Millar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Millar manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Millar's guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Millar is working from the bottom.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millar is keeping the position for now.
Ward advances to half guard.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ward is trying for a kimura here. Millar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ward wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki's entrance music is Entrance. A fine choice. MacLain has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bicki
vs
MacLain

179 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

174 cm
22
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bicki sprawls well. Bicki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLain gets slowly back to his feet.

MacLain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacLain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bicki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacLain 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.
Bicki controls MacLain momentarily but MacLain frees himself.
MacLain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bicki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

MacLain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacLain wanted to stand there but Bicki had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain looking to pass the guard.
MacLain advances to half guard.
Bicki is looking to control MacLain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bicki avoid being mounted?

MacLain is working for a kimura but Bicki is defending it quite comfortably.
MacLain works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacLain trying to control but Bicki is having none of it.
MacLain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bicki looks a forlorn figure.
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.
MacLain landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLain working Bicki over with strikes here.
MacLain lands with some strikes.
Bicki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bicki is breathing heavily.

MacLain looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
MacLain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacLain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bicki hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacLain cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

MacLain looking for a guillotine from mount but Bicki is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bicki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
MacLain prevents Bicki from getting the reversal.

MacLain stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
MacLain tries to clinch up.

MacLain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacLain lands in his opponent's guard.
MacLain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bicki is not content to let MacLain control the position.

MacLain stands up and beckons Bicki to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bicki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michal Bicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacLain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bicki.

MacLain closes the distance and pushes Bicki back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacLain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

MacLain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michal Bicki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bicki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacLain somewhat.

Bicki gets caught napping as MacLain dives in and scores a takedown. Bicki manages to retain guard.
MacLain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLain postures up and lands a big shot to Bicki's brow.
MacLain postures up and lands a big shot to Bicki's brow.
MacLain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bicki can't keep his opponent in guard - MacLain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain works his way into full mount!
MacLain landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacLain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacLain has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bicki's face.
Bicki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
MacLain landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bicki looks a forlorn figure.
MacLain with a couple of short strikes.
MacLain wants to control the pace but Bicki is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain with good strikes from the mount here!
MacLain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

MacLain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bicki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacLain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bicki is trying to stand.
Bicki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacLain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacLain dominating with strikes here.
MacLain trying to control but Bicki is having none of it.
MacLain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bicki looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! MacLain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shane MacLain has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacLain has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bicki's face.
MacLain looking to control but Bicki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacLain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
MacLain prevents Bicki from getting the reversal.
MacLain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

MacLain looking to isolate an arm here. Bicki doesn't see it coming and as MacLain extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by MacLain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacLain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Bravo
vs
Silva

160 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
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, Paz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Bravo.
Silva throws a combination. Bravo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Eddie Bravo has been cut.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bravo gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Silva breaks the clinch.
Bravo dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Bravo's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Bravo's belly button to the back.
Silva cracks Bravo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bravo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Silva pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bravo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paz Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tosh's entrance music is Big Ass Bear. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Tosh
vs
Maynard

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maynard looks to land a combination. Tosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Tosh shoots in.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tosh.
Tosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Maynard counters by clinching up.
Tosh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Tosh's takedown attempt.
Maynard stalling in the clinch.
Maynard swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosh uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tosh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maynard regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tosh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tosh trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard is wriggling around but Tosh manages to pass to half guard.

Tosh is working for a kimura but Maynard is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maynard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tosh.

Tosh seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maynard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tosh not doing much here.

Tosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh is trying to control. Maynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Tosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maynard has one foot on Tosh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tosh.
Tosh misses with a takedown attempt

and Maynard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tosh's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tosh pushes Maynard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Daniel Tosh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tosh tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Tosh blocks the leg kick.
Maynard is looking to clinch.
No luck for Tosh with that takedown attempt.
Maynard tries to bum rush Tosh with a series of wild strikes but Tosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maynard sizes up Tosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maynard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tosh gets a double leg takedown into Maynard's guard.
Tosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Tosh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Daniel Tosh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tosh fails with the takedown
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tosh fails with the takedown
and Maynard counters with a one-two to the body.
Tosh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tosh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maynard quickly recovers to half guard.
Maynard pushes Tosh off looking to stand but Tosh dives back in and keeps control.

Maynard is defending against the submission attempts here by Tosh.
Tosh prevents Maynard from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Tosh is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard is staying active underneath Tosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tosh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maynard defend it? Tosh steps over the head and cranks it - Maynard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tosh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Tosh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adolf Hitler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Cullen
vs
Hitler

195 cm
20
289 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

220 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Hitler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cullen scores with a push kick.
Cullen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hitler drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cullen follows Hitler to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Cullen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero's entrance music is La Bamba. A fine choice. Shepherd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shattering The Skies Above. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Guerrero
vs
Shepherd

178 cm
22
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Guerrero!
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, Drake Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero misses the jab.

Guerrero gets a clinch.

Guerrero decides to pull guard.
Shepherd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guerrero 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.
Shepherd trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero wants to sweep here but Shepherd controlling him for the moment.
Shepherd trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Guerrero keeping full guard, as Shepherd tries to pass.
Guerrero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shepherd on the ground.
Shepherd wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drake Shepherd was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shepherd walks into a left hand.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Shepherd is avoiding it.

Guerrero sends Shepherd crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Guerrero is motioning to the referee to let Shepherd up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Shepherd is rocked!
Guerrero is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Guerrero shuts the power down on Shepherd. Lights out, game over! Guerrero is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iggy Guerrero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Covers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Covers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All within My Hands. Dusty Covers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donald Patterson's chin.

Covers
vs
Patterson

185 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
216 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Beast Body
[B2F] Born 2 Fight

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Covers!
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, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Donald Patterson has been cut.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Covers.
Covers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Patterson gets tackled into the ropes by Covers. Covers maintains the clinch.
Covers lands a right hand.
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Covers in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Dusty Covers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson misses with a knee strike.
Covers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Covers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Covers.
Patterson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Covers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Patterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Covers.
Covers is trying to force a seperation but Patterson has the dominant position.
Covers misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Covers avoiding damage as Patterson throws knees to the body.
Patterson missing with knees to the body.
Patterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Patterson trying to land knees to the body.
Patterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Covers avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Covers blocks it with crossed arms.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Covers avoiding damage as Patterson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Patterson.
A knee to the head by Patterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covers throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson.
Covers working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Covers is looking to break free of the clinch but Patterson has double underhooks.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Covers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Covers blocks it with crossed arms.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Covers stalling against the ropes.
Patterson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Patterson scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson connects with a knee to the head.
Patterson trying to land knees to the body.
Covers tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Covers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but Covers blocks with his arms.
Covers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Covers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Covers.
Covers misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Covers avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Patterson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Covers throws an elbow but misses.
Patterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Covers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Covers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Covers swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Covers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Patterson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Covers clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Patterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Covers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Covers avoids the damage to the body.
Covers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Covers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Covers.
Patterson scores with a knee to the head.
Patterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Patterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Covers dodges an elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but Covers blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Covers is blocking nicely.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Covers is blocking nicely.
Covers pushes Patterson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Covers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Covers working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson trying to land knees to the body.
Patterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Covers blocks it with crossed arms.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Covers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Patterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Covers avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Covers lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Covers is blocking nicely.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Covers is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Covers.
Covers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Covers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Covers misses with an elbow strike.
Covers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Covers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Covers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Covers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Covers blocks it with crossed arms.
Covers tries to circle away but Patterson has him pinned against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Covers.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Covers blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Covers.
A short right from Covers on the inside.
Covers lands a left hand.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but Covers blocks with his arms.
Patterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Covers avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Covers is defending well for now.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Covers managing to block the knees to the body from Patterson.
Covers scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covers wants to break free but Patterson has control.
Covers blocks an elbow strike from Patterson.

Covers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Covers coming out on top.
Covers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Patterson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Covers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Covers tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Covers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Covers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Covers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Covers rushes Patterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Donald Patterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Covers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Covers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Patterson throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Covers.
Patterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Patterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Covers.
Patterson missing with knees to the body.
Patterson missing with knees to the body.
Covers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Covers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson misses with an elbow strike.
Patterson lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Covers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Covers blocks it with crossed arms.
Covers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Covers.
Patterson misses with an elbow strike.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but Covers blocks it.
Patterson prevents Covers from breaking the clinch.
Covers scores with a shoulder strike.
Covers wants to break free but Patterson has control.
Patterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Covers is blocking nicely.
Covers avoids a wild elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson being controlled against the ropes.
Covers avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the ropes.
Patterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Covers is defending well for now.
Patterson dodges an elbow strike from Covers.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but Covers blocks with his arms.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Covers lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Covers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Covers avoids it.
Covers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Covers working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson misses with a knee strike.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Covers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Covers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Covers.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Covers is stalling here.
Covers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Covers lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covers working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Covers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Covers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Covers finish him?
Covers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Covers.
Covers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Covers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patterson or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Covers throws a big uppercut that drops Patterson! More strikes from Covers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patterson lies dazed against the ropes as Covers celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dusty Covers!