Nexus - Let's Roll PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson has chosen Rampage entrance song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Boyer
vs
Jacksson

170 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

184 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson tries for a takedown but Boyer circles away easily
and Boyer counters with a leg kick.
Boyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Boyer clinches up against the cage.
Jacksson goes for a takedown attempt but Boyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boyer misses with a combination

and Jacksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boyer wants to get back to his feet.

Boyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacksson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyer defends it well.
Jacksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacksson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jacksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jacksson throwing shots but Boyer is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacksson misses with a head shot. Boyer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jacksson throwing strikes from guard but Boyer blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyer has wrist control.
Boyer is looking to stand up but Jacksson isn't so interested in that idea.
Boyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacksson.
Jacksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyer wants to stand but Jacksson is controlling the position.
Jacksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyer scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Jacksson clinches up against the cage.

Boyer manages to break the clinch.
Jacksson shoots in but Boyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
Jacksson looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boyer. That's going to slow Jacksson down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boyer closes the distance and pushes Jacksson back into the cage.
Jacksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacksson looking for a takedown.

Boyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Boyer - just one landing.

It looks like Quintonn Jacksson has been cut.
Jacksson takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boyer - the referee stops the clock and Jacksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boyer. Jacksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boyer throws an overhand right that drops Jacksson like a sack of potatoes! Boyer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Boyer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laidback Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mousasi
vs
Luke

180 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laidback Luke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luke throws a shot to the body.
Luke throws a series of punches but Mousasi avoids them all with ease.
Luke lands a head shot.
Luke lands a lovely overhand right.
Mousasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luke swivels and escapes.
Luke scores with a head kick.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mousasi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mousasi is looking to clinch but Luke is avoiding it.

Mousasi closes the distance and clinches.
Mousasi has Luke pressed against the cage, preventing Luke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luke is trying to push Mousasi away but Mousasi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luke wants to break free but Mousasi has control.
Luke is trying to break free.
Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke is trying to push Mousasi away but Mousasi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Mousasi jumps guard.
Luke preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi is controlling Luke's posture.
Luke trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.

Mousasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mousasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luke is one step ahead there.
Luke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gegard Mousasi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deadmau5 - Some Chords. Julio Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gracie
vs
Kenneth Fitzgibbon

184 cm
27
190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

179 cm
27
189 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgibbon avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzgibbon moves out of range easily.
Fitzgibbon blocks a leg kick.
Fitzgibbon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgibbon scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Julio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a head kick but Fitzgibbon moves out of range.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgibbon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgibbon swinging wildly here.
Fitzgibbon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
Fitzgibbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzgibbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzgibbon looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgibbon. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzgibbon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Fitzgibbon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzgibbon off to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.
Fitzgibbon looks gassed!
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgibbon.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie throws a head kick but Fitzgibbon moves out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgibbon swivels and escapes.
Fitzgibbon thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fitzgibbon's head.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Fitzgibbon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgibbon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Fitzgibbon didn't see that one coming.
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Fitzgibbon misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzgibbon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fitzgibbon throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Fitzgibbon avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Fitzgibbon avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Fitzgibbon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Fitzgibbon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgibbon lands an overhand right.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzgibbon doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild combination.
Fitzgibbon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Fitzgibbon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Fitzgibbon's torso.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzgibbon. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Julio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon stuffs the takedown.
Fitzgibbon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzgibbon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gracie is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Fitzgibbon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Gracie'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.

Fitzgibbon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzgibbon looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgibbon counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Fitzgibbon throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgibbon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzgibbon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgibbon's head.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Fitzgibbon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon.

Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzgibbon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Fitzgibbon's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitzgibbon is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgibbon is retaining full guard.
Fitzgibbon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzgibbon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.

Fitzgibbon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fitzgibbon throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzgibbon seems unphased.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzgibbon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzgibbon looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgibbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps Fitzgibbon at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgibbon ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Fitzgibbon shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Fitzgibbon with that takedown attempt.
Fitzgibbon looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzgibbon's calf.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzgibbon's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Fitzgibbon misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgibbon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzgibbon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Fitzgibbon down.
Fitzgibbon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Fitzgibbon takes it in his stride.
Julio Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgibbon throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Fitzgibbon's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzgibbon tries to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Fitzgibbon didn't see that one coming.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzgibbon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Fitzgibbon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Fitzgibbon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzgibbon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Fitzgibbon looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgibbon can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Fitzgibbon swinging wildly here.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzgibbon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzgibbon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgibbon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie throws a right and a left that Fitzgibbon avoids nicely.
Fitzgibbon walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Fitzgibbon walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Fitzgibbon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzgibbon's sensitive parts.
Fitzgibbon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgibbon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgibbon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Fitzgibbon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzgibbon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fitzgibbon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzgibbon throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Fitzgibbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgibbon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgibbon takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgibbon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Fitzgibbon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzgibbon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgibbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgibbon scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie feints and then cracks Fitzgibbon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzgibbon down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Fitzgibbon avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgibbon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgibbon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgibbon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzgibbon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Julio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Fitzgibbon sprawls well.
Fitzgibbon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzgibbon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fitzgibbon if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzgibbon in his tracks.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgibbon misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Gracie misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick but Fitzgibbon moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Fitzgibbon.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzgibbon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgibbon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fitzgibbon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Fitzgibbon's knee but Fitzgibbon avoids it well.
Fitzgibbon misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzgibbon's sensitive parts.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Fitzgibbon does no damage.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzgibbons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie tests Fitzgibbon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgibbon counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgibbon fails to land the takedown.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzgibbon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzgibbon swinging wildly here.
Julio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie is looking to slow Fitzgibbon down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzgibbon's sensitive parts.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Fitzgibbon misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Gracie!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sekur Arian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miquel Mendoza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mendoza
vs
Arian

165 cm
22
147 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
29
140 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miquel Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sekur Arian!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza tries to clinch up
and Arian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Arian misses.
Miquel Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Arian.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza landing knees to the body.
Arian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendoza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arian takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arian dodges an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Mendoza stops a takedown attempt from Arian.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arian wants a takedown.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses.
Arian working hard to break the clinch.

Arian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mendoza can't fight it off and eventually Arian manages to take the fight to the floor. Mendoza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arian trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sekur Arian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Arian shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendoza tries to sprawl out of it but Arian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miquel Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sekur Arian.

Mendoza takes the fight into the clinch.
Arian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Arian won't want to take too many of those.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arian avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arian tries for a takedown but Mendoza manages to get underhooks.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Arian is blocking nicely.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Arian shrugs off.
Arian avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Arian dodges an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Arian takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza gets underhooks to prevent Arian's takedown attempt.
Arian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendoza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arian avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.

Arian has hold of one of Mendoza's legs. Mendoza is fighting the takedown attempt but Arian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mendoza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Arian shrugs off.
Mendoza throws an elbow but it misses.
Arian dodges an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Mendoza working Arian over with knees to the body.
Mendoza pushes off an throws an elbow but Arian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arian looks gassed!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.

Mendoza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arian regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza won't allow Arian to sweep him here.
Arian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Arian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arian manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Arian's guard.
Mendoza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Arian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Arian wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
Mendoza passes Arian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendoza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendoza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Mendoza.
Mendoza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arian lands a two punch combo.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Arian circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
Arian throws a hook but Mendoza blocks it.
Arian shoots in but Mendoza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Arian sprawls well.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Arian.
Arian is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arian.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Arian's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Arian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arian shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mendoza clinches.
Arian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Arian blocks the elbow strike.
Arian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Arian lands with a light punch inside.
Arian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mendoza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miquel Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sekur Arian.
Arian walks into a jab.
Mendoza tries to clinch up.
Arian shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Arian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miquel Mendoza has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Mendoza lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Arian.
Mendoza is looking to stand up but Arian won't let him.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Arian.
Mendoza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arian wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
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.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Arian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is in close to Arian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendoza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendoza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Arian keeps moving.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing.
Arian is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
Arian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arian thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mendoza to regain full guard.
Arian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arian wants to control from the top but Mendoza keeps moving.
Arian postures up in Mendoza's guard and throws a big left but Mendoza blocks it.
Miquel Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arian won't allow Mendoza to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miquel Mendoza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Arian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Arian trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
Mendoza postures up and lands a big shot to Arian's brow.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mendoza slips nicely into half guard.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arian defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arian is refusing to be controlled, as Mendoza sits in half guard.
Mendoza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arian's head.
Mendoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arian is trying to get back to full guard.
Arian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendoza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Arian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendoza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arian is looking to get back to full guard here but Mendoza has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mendoza cracks Arian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendoza.
Mendoza cracks Arian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arian parries the strikes from Mendoza easily there. Mendoza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arian to escape.
Mendoza working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza looks up at the clock and then as Arian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendoza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendoza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendoza thows a huge punch but Arian dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Mendoza.
Mendoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arian's head.

Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendoza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arian defending well though.
Arian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendoza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arian is looking for a sweep. Mendoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendoza.
Mendoza prevents Arian from improving his position.

Mendoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendoza.
Mendoza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendoza putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendoza 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.
Arian gets back to half guard.
Arian won't allow Mendoza to pass to mount.
Mendoza 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.
Arian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendoza.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arian defending well though.
Sekur Arian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza wants to free his trapped foot but Arian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arian is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arian avoid being mounted?
Mendoza thows a huge punch but Arian dodges it nicely.
Arian is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miquel Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miquel Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mendoza 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 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miquel Mendoza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walt Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Whitman
vs
Mokkelime

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walt Whitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mokkelime throws a body punch but Whitman moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mokkelime.
Whitman misses with a looping left.
A big right from Whitman misses.
Whitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mokkelime moves away.
Mokkelime fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitman swinging wildly here.
Whitman digs a good hook to Mokkelime's body.
Whitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Whitman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mokkelime scores with a body shot.

Mokkelime shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mokkelime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mokkelime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mokkelime lands a couple of digs.
Whitman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whitman tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mokkelime wants to pass the guard but Whitman is keeping the position.
Mokkelime content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime stops Whitman from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mokkelime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mokkelime is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mokkelime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitman's guard.
Mokkelime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whitman defending well though.
Whitman is trying to control but can't.
Whitman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime trying to control the action but Whitman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime trying to pass the guard but Whitman defending well.
Mokkelime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitman trying to hold on to Mokkelime's head to control him but Mokkelime postures up.
Whitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mokkelime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mokkelime is keen to just control but Whitman is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Mokkelime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mokkelime lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokkelime is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mokkelime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mokkelime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mokkelime looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whitman is refusing to be controlled, as Mokkelime sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whitman lands a slapping body shot.
Whitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokke Mokkelime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitman swings widly with a right hand
and Mokkelime counters with a straight right hand.
Whitman takes a swing at Mokkelime's ribcage but misses.
Whitman swings for the body but Mokkelime moves out of range.
Whitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mokkelime manages to avoid it.
Whitman throws a right and a left that Mokkelime avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Whitman. That snapped Mokkelime's head back.
Whitman jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman misses with a two punch combination.
Whitman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mokkelime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitman looks to land a combination but Mokkelime avoids it well.
Mokkelime swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mokkelime manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitman on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitman's guard now, I'm sure.
Mokkelime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mokkelime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mokkelime with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokkelime is in close to Whitman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mokkelime trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mokkelime pushing down on Whitman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mokkelime takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mokkelime is trying to control. Whitman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mokkelime throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mokkelime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whitman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whitman trying to control from the bottom.
Whitman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mokkelime scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mokkelime looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mokkelime trying to control the action but Whitman is working from the bottom.
Mokkelime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whitman defending well though.
Whitman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime trying to control the pace.
Mokkelime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mokkelime.
Whitman is not content to let Mokkelime control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mokkelime lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whitman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mokkelime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Whitman is rocked!
Mokkelime with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Whitman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman seems to have got his legs back now.
Whitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jokke Mokkelime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mokkelime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitman misses the jab.
Whitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mokkelime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitman misses the jab.
Whitman cracks Mokkelime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mokkelime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitman but Whitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mokkelime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mokkelime throws a body punch but Whitman moves out of range.
Whitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitman swivels and escapes.
Walt Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Mokkelime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime dives in and grabs Whitman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitman pushes down on Mokkelime's head and hops out.
Whitman throws a body punch but Mokkelime moves out of range.
Whitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitman lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mokkelime.
Mokkelime misses the shot to the body.
Whitman misses with a straight left.
Mokkelime throws a right and a left that Whitman avoids nicely.
Whitman works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman misses with a wild body shot.

Mokkelime fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitman, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mokkelime - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mokkelime is looking to break free of the clinch but Whitman has double underhooks.
Mokkelime tries a body shot but Whitman blocks it.
Mokkelime is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mokkelime content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jokke Mokkelime.
Mokkelime slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mokkelime.
Whitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mokkelime manages to avoid it.
No luck for Mokkelime with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkelime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitman lands a nice looking body shot.
Walt Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mokkelime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whitman digs a good body shot into Mokkelime's ribs.
Walt Whitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokke Mokkelime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mokkelime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Whitman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokkelime misses with a series of wild punches.
Mokkelime misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walt Whitman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mokkelime has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mokkelime!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zepellin - Stairway to Heaven. Vonstein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seether - Remedy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Vonstein

185 cm
25
190 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

184 cm
31
198 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch but Vonstein moves out of range.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Vonstein avoids nicely.
Vonstein fails with the takedown.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vonstein.
Vonstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vonstein off to one side.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Vonstein.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Vonstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Drake Vonstein has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gracie lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vonstein sprawling to the canvas. Gracie follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vonstein hang on?

Vonstein is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Vonstein is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vonstein seems to have recovered his senses.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vonstein defends it well.
Gracie winds up and cracks Vonstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Vonstein is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie 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.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vonstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vonstein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Vonstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Vonstein is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Vonstein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Vonstein is keeping the position.
Vonstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie postures up in Vonstein's guard and throws a big left but Vonstein blocks it.
Gracie throws a strike but Vonstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vonstein looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Vonstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vonstein dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vonstein.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vonstein fails to land the takedown.
Vonstein connects with a body shot.
Gracie tries to bum rush Vonstein with a series of wild strikes but Vonstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vonstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Vonstein.
Vonstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Vonstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vonstein is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vonstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Vonstein has a takedown stuffed.

Vonstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Vonstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vonstein has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie throwing strikes but Vonstein manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vonstein trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bench press Vonstein off him but Vonstein keeps the position.

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

Vonstein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vonstein's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Roger Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie postures up in Vonstein's guard and throws a big left but Vonstein blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drake Vonstein'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!

Gracie throws a series of punches but Vonstein avoids them all with ease.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Vonstein avoids it well.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Vonstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vonstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Vonstein is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vonstein is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to hold on to Vonstein's head to control him but Vonstein postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is staying active underneath Vonstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vonstein passes into half guard.
Gracie missing with punches from the bottom.
Vonstein is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vonstein is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Vonstein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Vonstein is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Roger Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Vonstein is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vonstein to get the leverage.

Vonstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vonstein.
Drake Vonstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vonstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gracie is not content to let Vonstein control the position.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Vonstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Gracie!
A less than humble Roger Gracie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Em Up by Tupac. Carlo Severus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fatts
vs
Severus

183 cm
31
190 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

187 cm
28
200 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Severus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severus is looking to clinch but Fatts is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fatts misses the target.
Severus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severus. Fatts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severus wants to clinch.

Severus closes the distance and pushes Fatts back into the cage.
Severus misses with a punch to the body.
Severus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Fatts gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fatts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Severus is trying to get back to full guard.
Fatts wants to pass the guard but Severus is defending well.
Fatts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fatts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Severus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fatts throwing shots but Severus is blocking nicely.
Fatts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Severus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fatts lands with a punch from half guard.
Severus tries to roll over but Fatts keeps him under control.
Fatts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Severus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fatts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Severus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fatts.
Severus wants to improve his position but Fatts is controlling well.

Fatts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Severus is just riding it out for now. Fatts eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatts working Severus over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fatts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Severus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fatts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fatts's back!
Fatts tries to escape but Severus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Severus is looking to control Fatts but Fatts is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Severus keeps control of the position easily here as Fatts tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fatts wants to escape the position.
Fatts is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fatts is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

What's going on here? Severus has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Severus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severus slips a straight right by Fatts.
Fatts slips a jab from Severus.
Severus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatts misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fatts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Severus sprawls well initially but Fatts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fatts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fatts is looking to take a break and control but Severus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fatts 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severus is refusing to be controlled, as Fatts sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fatts lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Fatts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fatts throws a hook but Severus avoids it easily.
Carlo Severus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Severus throws an overhand right that lands on Fatts's shoulder, as Fatts tries to avoid the shot.
Severus misses with an uppercut. Fatts saw that one coming.

Fatts feints and as Severus raises his hands in defense, Fatts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fatts trying to control but Severus is working from the bottom.
Fatts is looking to work some ground and pound but Severus has wrist control.
Fatts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fatts is in close to Severus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jay Fatts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severus keeping moving, preventing Fatts from controlling successfully.
Fatts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severus is trying to keep Fatts in close.
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!
Severus looking for a sweep. Not yet Severus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but Severus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Severus is rocked!
Fatts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Severus is still in real trouble! Can Fatts finish him?
Fatts loads up on a big left hand. Severus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fatts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Severus can't hide his disappointment, as Fatts celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Fatts!
A very excited looking Jay Fatts rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slade's choice of entrance music: Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bensmock
vs
Slade

190 cm
29
195 lbs
16 - 4 - 2

180 cm
24
195 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Slade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensmock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Bat Slade has been cut.
Slade staying out of range there.
Bensmock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bensmock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slade.

It looks like Knocke Bensmock has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bensmock. That did some damage!
Slade moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bensmock misses the target.
Slade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bensmock throws a lazy right hand but Slade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bensmock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade.
Bensmock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bensmock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slade.
Slade cracks Bensmock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a hook but Bensmock avoids it easily.
Slade moves out of range of the strikes.
Bensmock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slade works the jab nicely.

Bensmock is rocked!
Slade connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bensmock covering up! Slade comes in with a big uppercut and Bensmock goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bat Slade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes into the arena with the Finnish National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Hamalainen
vs
Glotka

190 cm
31
266 lbs
21 - 4 - 1

197 cm
30
252 lbs
24 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glotka cracks Hamalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Jukko Hamalainen has been cut.
Glotka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamalainen is just out of range.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown but Glotka shows good takedown defense.
Hamalainen misses with a kick to the body
letting Glotka counter with a right hand.
A jab from Glotka does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Glotka misses with a hook. Hamalainen ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Glotka misses.
Glotka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glotka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glotka throws out a powerful jab.
Glotka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamalainen on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka throws a series of punches but Hamalainen avoids them all with ease.
Glotka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glotka - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Glotka does no damage.
Glotka throws a series of punches but Hamalainen moves out of range.
Glotka dips to his left and cracks Hamalainen with an uppercut!
Hamalainen misses with a leg kick
and Glotka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Jukko Hamalainen's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Glotka's head.
Glotka feints with a jab and clips Hamalainen right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hamalainen is sent crashing into the canvas and Glotka leaps in for the kill! Hamalainen tries to get to his feet but Glotka is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hamalainen is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logen Glotka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Gracie

172 cm
30
144 lbs
32 - 4 - 0

165 cm
27
143 lbs
16 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Gracie darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.

Gracie wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Gracie stops Johnson from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to control but Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses with a double jab

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

Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Gracie wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Gracie.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Christopher Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jeremy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Gracie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Jeremy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gracie moves into the clinch.
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 Jeremy Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Gracie trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is not content to let Gracie control the position.

Johnson has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.

Johnson is rocked!

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is looking to escape.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Gracie is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Johnson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gracie fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gracie! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Gracie! Christopher Gracie retains his bantamweight title!