IGR 100 - Champion vs Champion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

mcnabb
vs
Machine

197 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

212 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ranold mcnabb!
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, Madness Machine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
mcnabb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine dodges the punch combination from mcnabb.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. mcnabb tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mcnabb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Machine.

mcnabb drives through with a takedown into guard.
mcnabb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mcnabb wants to stand but Machine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
mcnabb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machine pulls mcnabb in close to his closed guard and prevents mcnabb from doing any damage or advancing position.

mcnabb stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
mcnabb throws a combination. Machine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and mcnabb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ranold mcnabb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madness Machine.
Machine trying to strike off his back.
mcnabb trying to control the position from guard on top but Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine striking off his back but it's not causing mcnabb any problems.

mcnabb stands up and waves to Machine to follow him.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
and mcnabb counters with a two punch combo.

Machine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcnabb manages to get to full guard.
Machine trying to control but mcnabb is working from the bottom.
mcnabb could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mcnabb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

mcnabb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machine defends well.
mcnabb is breathing heavily.
Machine throwing strikes but missing.
mcnabb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mcnabb tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machine thows a big elbow that misses.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine distracts mcnabb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
mcnabb has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but mcnabb has wrist control.
mcnabb keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but mcnabb blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control but mcnabb is working from the bottom.
Machine distracts mcnabb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
mcnabb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
mcnabb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Madness Machine will probably get the nod.
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.

Machine misses with a takedown attempt

and mcnabb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
mcnabb throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
mcnabb wants to stand and escape but instead Machine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
mcnabb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine wants to control from the top but mcnabb keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

mcnabb working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mcnabb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machine has passed into half guard!
Machine lands with a punch from half guard.
Machine wants to control but mcnabb is keeping him busy.
Machine slips a nice elbow through mcnabb's hands, connecting with mcnabb's forehead.

It looks like ranold mcnabb has been cut.
Machine prevents mcnabb from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Machine there.
Ground and pound from Machine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcnabb has hold of Machine's hands but Machine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Machine.
Machine wants to control but mcnabb is keeping him busy.
Machine is nestled in close to mcnabb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machine lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine passes to full mount!
Madness Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine with shots to the head and body - mcnabb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Machine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish mcnabb?
Machine lands a nice shot to the head.

ranold mcnabb's cut is getting worse.
Machine breaks from mcnabb's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Madness Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sazh Blaskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sazh Blaskey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blaskey
vs
Benton

184 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

190 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sazh Blaskey!
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, George Benton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaskey lunges at Benton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benton's hand.
Benton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Benton misses.
A punch combination from Benton misses.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaskey takes a swing at Benton's ribcage but misses.
Blaskey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benton defends it nicely.

Blaskey clinches up with Benton and pushes him back against the cage.
Blaskey scores with a shoulder strike.

Blaskey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Blaskey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blaskey trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Blaskey landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton tries to escape but Blaskey is in control.
Blaskey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blaskey trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Blaskey landing a few strikes.
Blaskey in side control, throwing shots but Benton defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blaskey working the head and body with strikes.
Blaskey grinds an elbow into Benton's temple.
Blaskey trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
Blaskey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Blaskey taking a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaskey.
Blaskey working the ground and pound but Benton is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Benton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaskey connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Blaskey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blaskey misses with the ground and pound.
Blaskey is chipping away with strikes.
Blaskey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blaskey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blaskey working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blaskey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blaskey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blaskey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blaskey trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Blaskey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benton to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blaskey looks up at the clock and then as Benton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blaskey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaskey counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaskey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick and Blaskey moves out of range easily.

Blaskey shoots in and bounces Benton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaskey stands and throws Benton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blaskey lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is being controlled here.
Benton prevents Blaskey from improving position.
Blaskey working the ground and pound but Benton is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Blaskey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blaskey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benton is avoiding damage well.
Benton regains half guard, as Blaskey was trying to land strikes.
Blaskey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blaskey trying to control the pace.
Blaskey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaskey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaskey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Blaskey there.
Blaskey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blaskey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaskey thows a huge punch but Benton dodges it nicely.
Blaskey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaskey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaskey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blaskey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blaskey digs a good body shot into Benton's ribs.
Blaskey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton closes the distance but Blaskey moves to the side
and Blaskey counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like George Benton has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benton defending well as Blaskey loads up on a big left hand.
Benton tries to clinch but Blaskey moves away
and Blaskey counters with a left and a right that stings Benton.
Blaskey ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Blaskey misses the jab.
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaskey misses with a combination
and Blaskey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Benton does no damage.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benton wants it to stay on the feet.
Blaskey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton lands with a nice combination. Blaskey backs away looking to recover.
Benton darts in trying to clinch

and Blaskey counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sazh Blaskey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Benton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Blaskey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaskey shoots in and drives through. Benton sprawls well.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaskey lands a lovely overhand right.
George Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benton tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaskey shoots for a takedown but Benton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Sazh Blaskey has been cut.
Benton misses with the combination.
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaskey circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaskey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaskey dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Blaskey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sazh Blaskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaskey. Benton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benton tried to score with a low kick but Blaskey checks it.

Blaskey pushes Benton up against the cage in a clinch.
Benton wants to break free but Blaskey has control.
Benton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blaskey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blaskey has Benton pressed against the cage, preventing Benton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaskey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Blaskey.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Blaskey as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaskey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Blaskey fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Blaskey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaskey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benton can't break the clinch.
Blaskey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaskey lands a hook that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Blaskey.
Blaskey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benton struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaskey controls his hands.
Benton has had enough of the clinch but Blaskey keeps him there for the moment.
Benton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Blaskey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Benton regains guard immediately.
Blaskey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaskey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sazh Blaskey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaskey 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.
Blaskey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blaskey dives into side control.
Blaskey working the ground and pound.
Benton parries the strikes from Blaskey easily there. Blaskey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Benton to escape.
Blaskey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
George Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blaskey throwing strikes but Benton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Blaskey is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaskey manages to get back to half guard.
Blaskey is controlling Benton's trapped leg to prevent Benton from advancing to side control.
Blaskey is looking to improve his position.
Benton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Benton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaskey sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sazh Blaskey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaskey 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sazh Blaskey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli has chosen Mario theme as his entrance music. Chad Hart had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hart
vs
Betoli

190 cm
25
255 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

195 cm
26
282 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner
Shango Designs

Hellbent, Inc.

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart misses with a hook. Betoli ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Betoli there.
Betoli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Betoli shoots in and drives through. Hart sprawls well.
Hart lands a nice shot to the body.
Hart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Hart both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Mario Betoli has been cut.
Betoli looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chad Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Hart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart lands a nice hook to Betoli's body. Betoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Betoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mario Betoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hart misses.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Hart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoli missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Betoli or perhaps it was just good defense by Hart which made him look bad.
Betoli is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hart is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Betoli.
Betoli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hart throws a series of punches but Betoli moves out of range.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Betoli looks for a takedown but Hart sprawls well.
Betoli slips under a jab.
Hart lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Betoli doesn't seem phased though.
Hart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hart lands a nice looking body shot.
Hart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Betoli in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a jab to Betoli's midsection.
Hart jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart sizes up Betoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Betoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart punishes Betoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Hart lands with a right hand.
Betoli slips under a jab from Hart.
Hart works Betoli's body with a nice hook.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Betoli moved out of range nicely.
Betoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hart lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Betoli at a distance.
Hart tests Betoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart lands a right hook to the body.
Hart lands the left hand.
Betoli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chad Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Hart misses.
Betoli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hart stuns Betoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Hart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Betoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Betoli moves out of range as Hart strikes.
A jab from Hart misses.
Betoli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hart swivels and escapes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Betoli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hart has got the better of the exchanges.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hart cracks Betoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Hart misses.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Betoli moved out of range.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
Betoli blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Hart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a series of strikes that have Betoli backpedaling.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Betoli.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chad Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Hart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Hart coming out on top.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chad Hart is winning the standup battle so far.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Betoli moved out of range nicely.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Betoli with that takedown attempt.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Betoli moves away.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Hart coming out on top.
Betoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Betoli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a slapping body shot.
Hart jabs Betoli right on the nose. Betoli blinks but takes it well.
Betoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Betoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Hart cracks Betoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Betoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Hart.
Hart lands a jab to the nose.
Betoli avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Betoli moved out of range nicely.
Betoli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hart's waist but Hart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Betoli off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Betoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Betoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hart takes a swing at Betoli's ribcage but misses.
Hart with a hook.
Hart misses with a two punch combination.
Hart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hart looks to land a combination but Betoli avoids it well.
Hart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Betoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Betoli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hart swivels and escapes.
Hart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Hart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Hart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hart cracks Betoli with an open hand slap.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
Hart scores with a nice strike.
Hart stuns Betoli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hart cracks Betoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Betoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hart.
Nice defenses there by Betoli.
Betoli moves out of range as Hart strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a series of punches but Betoli avoids them all with ease.
Hart stuffs the takedown.
Betoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hart here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Betoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hart lands with an uppercut that bounces Betoli off the cage and back into rage.
Betoli fails with a takedown attempt.
Chad Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Betoli.
Betoli tries to move into range but Hart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hart misses with a wild combination.
Betoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli slips under a jab.
Betoli shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Betoli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hart scores with a nice right hand.
Hart works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Betoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Betoli slips under a jab from Hart.
Betoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hart takes a swing at Betoli's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Betoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Hart.
Hart lands a really nice looking cross but Betoli seems unphased.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Betoli moves away.
Betoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hart.
Betoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Hart misses.
Hart jabs at Betoli's body.
Hart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betoli can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betoli's hands.
Hart scores with the left hand. Betoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hart cracks Betoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chad Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart lands a jab.

Hart lands a left and a right that send Betoli crashing to the mat, dazed. Hart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Betoli is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Betoli fails with the takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Hart!

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 Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Hill had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hill
vs
Fedorov

191 cm
23
222 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

185 cm
23
217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Rec/Stamina

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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksei Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Fedorov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hill avoids the body shot from Fedorov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hill.
Fedorov prevents Hill from improving position.
Fedorov is not content to let Hill control the position.
Hill advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill content just to control the position here.
Hill wants to control the pace but Fedorov is squirming around nicely.

Hill swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fedorov is now in Hill's guard. A big mistake from Hill there, giving up the dominant position!

Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedorov defends well.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.

Hill isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fedorov stacks Hill on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fedorov!
Hill tries to bench press Fedorov off him but Fedorov keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fedorov stands up.
Hill misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fedorov lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Fedorov pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hill fails to pull guard.

Hill breaks from the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedorov thows a body shot but no joy.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill avoids the body shot from Fedorov.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedorov is just out of range.
Fedorov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Hank Hill has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Fedorov lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fedorov lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedorov walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fedorov throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov misses with a jab to the body

and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Fedorov didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedorov is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedorov is retaining full guard.
Fedorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill is looking to advance position but Fedorov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hill tries to lock up and control but Fedorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fedorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Fedorov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hill tries to reverse the position but Fedorov maintains control.
Fedorov controlling from the full mount.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fedorov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Well, if Fedorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksei Fedorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Hill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Fedorov which made him look bad.
Fedorov digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.

Hill feints and as Fedorov raises his hands in defense, Hill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedorov is retaining full guard.
Fedorov wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
Hill wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Fedorov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedorov stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Fedorov is looking to stand up but Hill won't let him.

Hill looking for a guillotine here but Fedorov defends easily.
Fedorov wanted to stand there but Hill had control of the position.

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.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fedorov is one step ahead there.
Fedorov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
Hank Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Fedorov.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedorov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Good standup being displayed there by Fedorov as he connects with a hook.
Hill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedorov scores with a hook.
Hill throws a jab when Fedorov was well out of range.
Fedorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksei Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Fedorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fedorov throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fedorov has managed to clinch.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedorov lands a left hand.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov lands a nice uppercut.
Fedorov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedorov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Fedorov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walters has chosen Raibow in the Dark! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Benton
vs
Walters

185 cm
26
265 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Vandal Fight Boutique -ACME- *$5 tee!*

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Walters!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benton throws a head kick but Walters moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Benton.
Walters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Walters throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benton.
Benton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benton avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Walters is predictable there
and Benton counters with a stiff right hand.
Walters throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy left from Benton finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Walters moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Walters.
Walters blocks the body kick.
Benton throws a right and a left that Walters avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton fails to land with a series of punches.
Benton blocks a head kick by Walters.
Walters wants to land a leg kick but Benton is out of range.
Walters fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benton checks it well.
Walters misses with a kick to the body
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Benton misses its intended target.
Benton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benton.
Benton throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Walters misses
and Benton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benton avoids the body shot from Walters.
Benton fakes the leg kick and cracks Walters in the body.
Walters blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters misses with the combination.
Walters bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Walters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.
Walters cracks Benton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Sam Benton has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
Benton slips a jab from Walters.
Benton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walters moves out of range as Benton strikes.
Benton avoids the head kick by Walters.
Benton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benton blocks a head kick by Walters.
Walters throws out a leg kick but Benton moves out of range and Walters only half commits.
Benton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walters's hands.
Walters takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Benton lands a jab.
Walters slips under a jab.
Benton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walters counters with a head kick.
Benton lands with a nice body punch.
Benton throws the left hand but Walters avoids the punch easily.
Walters throws a hook but Benton blocks it.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Walters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Benton.
Benton checks a low kick from Walters.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Walters.
Benton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Walters looks gassed!
Walters gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benton counters with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benton.
Benton digs a good body shot into Walters's ribs.
Walters walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.
Walters dodges the punch combination from Benton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benton.
Benton cracks the inside of Walters's front leg.
Walters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benton can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benton throws a series of punches but Walters avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Benton does it's job there.
Walters throws a leg kick
and Benton counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benton scores with a jab. Walters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walters thows a leg kick but Benton checks it
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benton misses with a kick to the body.
Benton cracks the inside of Walters's front leg.
Walters walks into a straight right hand from Benton.
Benton is looking to slow Walters down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benton.
Walters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walters has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
Walters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Benton works Walters's body with a nice hook.
Benton scores with a decent looking hook.
Benton scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walters is breathing heavily.
Benton scores with a body shot.
Benton lands a body shot.
Walters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Benton does it's job there.
Walters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benton tests Walters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benton tests Walters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Benton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walters doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton scoring well with a low kick there.
Benton lands a nice hook to Walters's body. Walters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Walters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benton connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Walters might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benton has got the better of the exchanges.
Walters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benton lands a jab to Walters's midsection.
Walters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Benton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benton!
The fighters circle momentarily. Benton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benton lands a really nice looking cross but Walters seems unphased.
Benton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walters.
Benton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benton.
Benton throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walters takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walters has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benton.
Benton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Benton lands with a kick to the temple. Walters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walters's head backwards.
Jab by Benton.
Benton lands the left hand.
Benton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benton.
Benton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benton catches Walters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton connects with a looping right hand.
Walters lands a right hook to the body.
Benton with a hook.
Benton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benton connects with a crisp jab.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walters has time to react.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
Benton lands a lovely overhand right.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Walters misses
and Benton counters with a left to the body.
Benton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Benton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Benton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Benton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walters if he has to take too many more of those.
Benton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walters misses with a leg kick
and Benton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crunch! Benton slams his shin into Walters's torso.
Benton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benton works Walters's body with a nice hook.
Walters walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benton.
Benton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton lands a jab.
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benton - that will leave a mark!
Walters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walters walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Benton.
Jab by Benton.
Benton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walters momentarily.
Benton lands a nice shot that snaps Walters's head back.
Benton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walters sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benton scores with a jab. Walters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Walters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sam Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Benton there.
The crowd cheers as Benton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walters doesn't seem phased though.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benton misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Walters is predictable there
and Benton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Benton.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benton lands a jab to Walters's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Walters down.
Walters dodges the punch combination from Benton.
Benton moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benton works Walters's body with a nice hook.
Benton throws a head kick but Walters moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Benton scores with a four punch combination!
Benton thumps Walters with a low kick.
Benton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walters's sensitive parts.
Benton cracks Walters with an open hand slap.
Walters needs to keep his hands up - Benton had a free shot at his head there.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walters throws a head kick that misses.
Walters thows a leg kick but Benton checks it
and Benton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benton scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
Benton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walters. That did some damage!
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!
Walters needs to keep his hands up - Benton had a free shot at his head there.
Benton throws a combination. Walters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benton connects with a looping right hand.
Walters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Albert Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walters tries to land a body kick
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Walters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Walters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benton lands a jab to the nose.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Benton!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andelko Antun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Tan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tan
vs
Antun

182 cm
25
169 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andelko Antun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Tan.
Antun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Antun moves into range and clinches up with Tan.
Tan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Antun lands a good knee to the midsection. Tan won't want to take too many of those.
Tan can't break the clinch.
Antun blocks an uppercut.
Antun lands a knee to the head.
Antun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Antun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tan is defending well for now.
Antun tries to score a body lock takedown but Tan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Antun pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antun is adopting a defensive guard.
Tan looking to pass the guard.
Tan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tan being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tan is one step ahead there.
Tan wants to get up but he can't break Antun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Antun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Antun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Antun wants to sweep but no luck.
Tan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Antun is proving hard to escape from.
Antun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Antun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Antun keeping moving, preventing Tan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Antun wants to sweep but no luck.
Antun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Antun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tan manages to get himself to full guard.
Antun stays in close to Tan's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andelko Antun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tan throws a jab when Antun was well out of range.
Tan misses with a straight left.

Antun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tan, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tan.
Tan can't break the clinch.
Tan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tan is trying to break the clinch but Antun has him pressed against the cage.
Antun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tan avoids it.
Tan has had enough of the clinch but Antun keeps him there for the moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Antun in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Antun misses with a knee strike.
Antun keeps control of Tan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Antun misses with a knee strike.
Tan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Antun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Tan breaks the clinch.
Tan misses with a wild body shot.
Antun throws a quick inside leg kick.

Tan tries to keep at a distance but Antun has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tan tries to throw a body punch but Antun avoids it by throwing Tan back against the cage.
Antun scores with a knee to the head.
Antun lands a knee to the head.
Tan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Antun landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Antun tries to land a knee to the head but Tan blocks with his arms.
Antun is breathing heavily.
Antun working aggressively here.
Tan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Antun landing knees to the head.
Antun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tan trying to control the position but instead, Antun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tan into the cage.
Tan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tan managing to block the knees to the body from Antun.
Tan avoids a wild elbow strike from Antun.
Antun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Antun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Antun misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Antun slows down the pace here.

Antun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tan wants to pass the guard but Antun is keeping the position.
Tan wanted to stand there but Antun had control of the position.
Tan stopping the sweep attempt from Antun.
Tan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Antun keeping moving, preventing Tan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antun has a closed guard, preventing Tan from standing up.
Antun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Antun slips a straight right by Tan.
Antun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tan fails to land with a series of punches.

Antun has closed the distance and engaged Tan in a clinch.
Antun has Tan pressed against the cage, preventing Tan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Antun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tan gets underhooks to prevent Antun's takedown attempt.
Antun prevents Tan from breaking the clinch.
Tan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antun scores with a knee to the head.
Antun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tan wants to break free but Antun has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andelko Antun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tan misses with the combination.
Antun pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Antun instigates a clinch.
Tan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Antun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tan blocks it with crossed arms.
Antun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tan avoids it.
Tan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antun keeps control of Tan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tan avoiding damage as Antun throws knees to the body.
Antun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tan is looking to break free of the clinch but Antun has double underhooks.
Antun keeps control of Tan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tan avoiding damage as Antun throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antun tries a knee to the head but Tan blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antun misses with a knee to the head.
Antun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tan avoids it.
Antun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tan is trying to break the clinch but Antun is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Tan.
Antun tries a knee to the head but Tan blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan is trying to force a seperation but Antun has the dominant position.
Tan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Antun has him pressed against the cage.
Antun connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Tan on the inside.
Tan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tan prevents the takedown attempt.
Tan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tan is trying to break the clinch but Antun has him pressed against the cage.
Antun prevents Tan from breaking the clinch.
Antun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Antun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tan can't break the clinch.
Tan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tan can't find room to land a body shot as Antun controls the action.
Antun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tan is trying to force a seperation but Antun has the dominant position.
Tan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jason Tan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Tan.
Antun trying to land knees to the body.
Antun trying to stall but Tan improves his position.
Antun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tan smiles and moves away.
Tan throws a right and a left that Antun avoids nicely.
Tan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Antun's head backwards.
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Antun.
Antun misses with a head kick.
Jason Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan scores with a one two! Antun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tan misses with a few strikes there.
Tan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Antun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tan throws a lazy right hand but Antun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antun.

Antun moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Antun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andelko Antun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antun has Tan pressed against the cage, preventing Tan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Antun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tan.
Antun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tan wants to get back to striking at distance but Antun won't allow it.
Antun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tan is trying to break the clinch but Antun is controlling him.
Tan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Antun misses with a knee to the head.
Tan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tan working aggressively here.
Tan is trying to break the clinch but Antun is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Antun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tan smiles and moves away.
Jason Tan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andelko Antun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tan blocks a head kick by Antun.
Antun moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tan thows a body shot but no joy.
Tan lands a body shot.
Antun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tan.
Tan misses with a looping right.

Antun moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Antun.
Tan is trying to break the clinch but Antun has him pressed against the cage.

Antun gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Antun preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andelko Antun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sekur Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blast's entrance music is Scary Kids Scaring Kids - My Darkest Hour. A fine choice. Tim Blast has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Blast
vs
Arian

163 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

150 cm
23
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

啓発 Shaolin Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sekur Arian!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blast lands with a straight right. Arian didn't see that one coming.
Blast misses with a two punch combination.
Blast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arian throws the left hand but Blast avoids the punch easily.
Arian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blast connects with a crisp jab.
Arian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blast.

Blast gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arian looking to pass the guard.
Arian preventing the sweep.
Blast is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arian taking some punishment here, with Blast in his half guard.
Arian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast is keen to just control but Arian is a slippery customer.
Blast throwing shots but Arian is blocking nicely.
Blast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arian's head.
Blast drops an elbow to the side of Arian's head.
Blast thows a huge punch but Arian dodges it nicely.
Blast moves into full mount! Arian won't be happy about that!
Arian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blast punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blast is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blast punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blast avoids the attempt from Arian to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arian is in a horrible position here. Blast smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blast is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Arian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Blast.
Blast pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Blast jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blast working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arian to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Blast seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blast.
Blast is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast is working Arian over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blast sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blast off and has taken his back!
Blast manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arian's guard. Nice work there by Blast.
Blast lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Arian pushes Blast off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Arian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arian misses with an uppercut.
Blast throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blast.
Arian tries to bum rush Blast with a series of wild strikes but Blast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Blast to counter with a crisp jab.
Arian looks gassed!
A jab lands there for Blast.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blast.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Blast both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blast connects with a right hand. Arian shakes it off.
Arian slips a jab from Blast.
Blast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blast missing with a left hand there. Arian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sekur Arian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arian checks a leg kick.
Arian misses with a looping right.
Blast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Blast.
Blast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arian manages to avoid it.
Blast throws a series of strikes that have Arian backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Arian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Arian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Arian has a takedown stuffed.
Blast looks to land a body kick but Arian moved away.
Arian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blast counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Blast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sekur Arian.
Arian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blast throws a good cross that connects.
Blast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Blast. That snapped Arian's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blast clobbers Arian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Arian is rocked!
Blast lunges at Arian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arian's hand.
Arian is still on wobbly legs! Can Blast finish him?
Tim Blast is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Blast.
Arian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blast.
Arian seems to have recovered his senses.
Arian is breathing heavily.
Blast lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arian takes a step back to recover.
Arian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arian's head.
Blast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blast buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blast lands a nice shot that snaps Arian's head back.
Tim Blast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blast is looking to slow Arian down with leg kicks.
Blast lands a jab to the head.
Arian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blast counters with a series of strikes. Arian will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blast throws a series of strikes that have Arian backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Arian throws some wild stikes that Blast manages to avoid easily.
Blast manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blast controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arian looks to land a strike but Blast avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Blast is trying to control the position but Arian postures up.
Arian wants to pass the guard but Blast is keeping the position.
Arian throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arian's guard.
Blast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arian can do to turn this around?
Blast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blast distracts Arian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blast is fighting to break Arian's control of his arms but Arian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blast preventing the sweep.
Arian keeping full guard, as Blast tries to pass.
Blast has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blast cracks Arian with a solid left hand.
Arian wants to sweep here but Blast controlling him for the moment.
Blast wants to control from the top but Arian keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blast.
Blast advances to half guard.
Blast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blast.
Arian wants to control but Blast is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Blast.
Blast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arian defending well though.
Arian is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arian wants to improve his position but Blast is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by Blast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Blast dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Arian misses with a looping right.
Arian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blast slips under a jab from Arian.
Blast tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Blast.
Arian drops his hands momentarily and Blast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arian misses with a looping left.
Blast misses with a looping left.
Blast scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arian circles away quickly and effectively.
Blast lands a jab to Arian's midsection.
Arian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blast with a hook.
Blast connects with a body shot.
Arian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blast to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Blast as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arian moves away.
Arian shoots for a takedown but Blast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blast throws a shot to the body.
Blast works Arian's body with a nice hook.
Arian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arian circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Blast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blast.
Arian tries for a takedown but Blast circles away easily
and Blast counters with a two punch combo.
Blast with a nice cross.
Blast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blast throws a hook but Arian avoids it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blast tries to roll over but Arian keeps him under control.
Blast manages to get to full guard.
Blast is trying to control the position but Arian postures up.
Arian throwing strikes but missing.
Arian is in close to Blast's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian trying to move into half guard but instead Blast has managed to sweep!
Blast trying to control but Arian is working from the bottom.
Blast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blast is fighting to break Arian's control of his arms but Arian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blast advances position into side control!
Blast working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blast.
Arian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blast's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arian wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian wants to control but Blast is keeping busy.
Blast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sekur Arian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blast drops an elbow to the side of Arian's head.
Blast thows a huge punch but Arian dodges it nicely.
Blast working the head and body with strikes.
Blast with the ground and pound but Arian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blast is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Blast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blast 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Blast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Combs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All About The Benjamins. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Combs
vs
Mendez

190 cm
26
275 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

200 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Cripplers Corner Brazil
Crippler's Corner

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendez in his tracks.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Combs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Combs is breathing heavily.

Mendez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Combs won't allow Mendez to pass to mount.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Mendez.

Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Combs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Combs trying to control but Mendez postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Combs looking for submissions off his back.
Combs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.

Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez working Combs over with strikes.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Combs's head.

Mendez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Combs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Combs's head.
Combs is looking to improve his position.
Mendez wants to free his trapped foot but Combs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Combs is pressing down on Mendez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Combs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Combs working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Combs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Combs has wrist control.

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

Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendez showed some decent athleticism there.
Combs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Combs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Combs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.

Mendez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mendez seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Combs cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Combs moves in looking to clinch but Mendez pushes him off.
Mendez misses with a low kick.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.

Combs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendez to the mat! Mendez manages to get full guard.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Combs tries to pass.
Mendez is trying to control the position but Combs postures up.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Mendez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to hit a switch here but Combs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendez there!
Mendez wants to control but Combs is having none of it.
Combs landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble!
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Combs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
Combs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Combs is working for a guillotine from mount but Mendez frees his head quite easily.
Mendez gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Combs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Combs looking to finish Mendez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mendez!
Combs prevents Mendez from getting the reversal.
Combs lands a nice shot to the head.
Mendez wants to control but Combs is having none of it.
Combs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Combs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mendez's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Combs trying to control but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Combs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Combs is landing with some decent strikes but Mendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Combs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
Combs working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Combs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Combs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.
Combs connects with the punch.
Combs lands the left hand.

Combs rushes Mendez and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez looking for a takedown.
Combs pushes Mendez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Combs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Combs scores with a shot to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Combs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Combs gets through Mendez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Combs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Combs lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Combs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendez has Combs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Combs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sean Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Mendez.
Mendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Combs misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Combs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Combs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendez.

Combs wants the takedown. Mendez is fighting it off but Combs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mendez's guard against the cage.
Combs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Combs won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Combs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Combs trying to control from half guard but Mendez is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendez wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment.
Combs is looking to advance position but Mendez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Combs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Combs is pushing down on Mendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Combs has managed to sneak the leg through.

Combs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Combs.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Combs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendez wants to control but Combs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Combs wants to pass the guard but Mendez is defending well.
Mendez gets full guard.

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.

Combs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Combs passes Mendez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Combs wants to pass to mount but Mendez is defending the position.
Mendez trying to hold on to Combs's head to control him but Combs postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Combs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Combs 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Combs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boxer
vs
Spade

190 cm
21
222 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
196 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Grappling Pro Gear
Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer misses with a leg kick.
Spade shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spade. That did some damage!

Spade forces Boxer back against the cage and clinches.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade lands a body punch.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Spade tries a body shot but Boxer blocks it.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer is working Spade over against the cage.

Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Barbara Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spade closes the distance and clinches.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Spade.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer blocking some punches.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Spade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spade misses with the head strike.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spade lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spade.
Spade lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boxer.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
Spade digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Spade.
A short uppercut from Spade.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Spade.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Boxer breaks from the clinch.

Spade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Spade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boxer controls Spade momentarily but Spade frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade preventing the sweep.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spade manages to pass to side control.

Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxer sees it coming and defends easily.

Spade is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boxer pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spade blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Boxer leaves Spade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spade connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Spade slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
Spade fails to land with a series of punches.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Spade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Spade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Barbara Boxer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer feints and then cracks Spade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spade down.
Boxer moves out of range as Spade strikes.
Boxer looks to land a body kick but Spade moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spade's head.
Spade connects with the punch.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade thows a body shot but no joy.

Spade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boxer did well to prevent Spade getting side control.
Boxer pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.

Spade is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer is trying to stand up here but Spade is controlling him well.
Spade is pressing down on Boxer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxer is holding on for now.
Spade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer wants to improve his position but Spade is controlling well.

Spade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade misses with a body shot.
Boxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Boxer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spade avoids a kick to the body.
Boxer throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Spade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Spade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Barbara Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spade checks the leg kick.
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Spade.
Spade blocks a jab.
Barbara Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spade scores with a shot to the body.
Spade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer rather than just go for the knockout.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spade connects with a body shot.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
Spade is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a leg kick that misses.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxer ducks right into an uppercut from Spade.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade throws a series of punches but Boxer moves out of range.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Spade digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer moves forwards but Spade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxer throws a right hand that Spade ducks under and follows up with a left that Spade also avoids with ease.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Spade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Spade shoots in and bounces Boxer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spade throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxer wants to stand up but Spade is controlling him.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
Spade is in close to Boxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Spade has gone for a leg lock! Boxer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.

Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boxer looks to land a right hand but Spade moved out of range.
Spade works Boxer's body with a nice hook.

Spade 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.
Boxer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boxer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spade is trying to maintain the position but Boxer is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxer prevents Spade from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spade is looking for a sweep. Boxer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxer is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Boxer stands up from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

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.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Spade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spade throws a nice looking combination but Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Spade's shoulder, as Spade tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Spade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with a hook to the body
and Boxer counters with a thumping low kick.

Spade moves into range and clinches up with Boxer.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Boxer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Spade presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spade misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade presses Boxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Boxer looking to stall.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
Spade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Spade cracks Boxer with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Spade can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Spade.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxer.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Spade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Spade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boxer looks like he's trying to stand up.

Spade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spade thows a huge punch but Boxer dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spade not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Boxer defends the submission attempt.
Boxer is trying to stand up here but Spade is controlling him well.
Spade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boxer controlling the position well.

Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
Spade working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boxer's thigh. Boxer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spade controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spade pushes down on Boxer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boxer tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Boxer is trying to stand.
Boxer is pressing down on Spade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spade controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Spade has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
Scott Spade is the new light heavyweight champion!