Reconquista 7:Jesus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Plan B- Runaway. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ranger
vs
Sanches

210 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanches gets tackled into the cage by Ranger. Ranger maintains the clinch.
Ranger lands an elbow that stopped Sanches in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Roger Sanches has been cut.
Ranger lands an elbow that stopped Sanches in his tracks for a moment.
Sanches misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ranger has Sanches pressed against the cage.
Sanches lands a body punch.
Sanches swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ranger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanches blocks an elbow strike.
Sanches lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ranger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ranger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanches throws an elbow that misses. Ranger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanches's guard. Nice move by Ranger!
Sanches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ranger is one step ahead there.
Sanches really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ranger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanches is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanches pulls Ranger in close to prevent any damage.
Sanches is trying to keep Ranger in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Roger Sanches hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanches looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ranger takes the fight into the clinch.
Ranger lands an elbow inside.
Sanches tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanches tries a knee to the head but Ranger blocks it.
Ranger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ranger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ranger lands an elbow inside that Sanches shrugs off.

That has opened up Roger Sanches's cut even more.
Sanches takes an elbow to the temple.

Ranger jumps into guard, dragging Sanches to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ranger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanches loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sanches stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ranger throws up his legs and catches Sanches in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanches tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ranger! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Forrest Ranger!
After winning the bout, Forrest Ranger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McKay
vs
Rich

186 cm
21
228 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duane McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Rich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rich connects with the punch.

It looks like Duane McKay has been cut.
McKay throws a head kick that misses.
Rich misses the shot to the body.
Rich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKay misses with a head kick.
Rich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

McKay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rich, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rich avoiding damage as McKay throws knees to the body.

McKay has hold of one of Rich's legs. Rich is fighting the takedown attempt but McKay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKay kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rich wants to get back to his feet but McKay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKay landing some decent shots from guard.
Rich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKay.
Rich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rich's guard.
Rich blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKay.
McKay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKay working the head and body with strikes.
Rich tries to kick McKay off but McKay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rich defending well though.
McKay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rich pushes McKay off looking to stand but McKay dives back in and keeps control.
McKay 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.

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

McKay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich taking some punishment here, with McKay in his half guard.
McKay is keen to just control but Rich is a slippery customer.
McKay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McKay working over Rich with some ground and pound. Rich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

McKay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rich sees it coming and defends easily.
McKay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rich is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
McKay winds up and cracks Rich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKay works his way into side control.
McKay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rich keeps working.

McKay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rich is looking for a sweep.
Rich taking a bit of punishment here - McKay scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

McKay is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rich is trying to escape and McKay transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rich is forced to tap! Nice work there by McKay! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duane McKay!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Bravo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Evans
vs
Bravo

180 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Bravo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Bravo blocks the low kick.
Bravo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bravo blocks the body kick.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans is looking to chop away at Bravo's legs.
Rob Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Bravo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Bravo throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans slips under a jab from Bravo.
Evans throws a head kick that Bravo semi-blocks.

It looks like Chael Bravo has been cut.
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Evans throws a low kick but Bravo moves out of range easily.
Evans delivers a nice body kick.
Bravo looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bravo throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans scores with a spinning back kick!
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Evans.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bravo's calf.
Bravo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans keeps Bravo at a distance using the push kick.
Evans throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans scores with a leg kick.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bravo. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bravo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Evans - the referee stops the clock and Bravo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Evans. Bravo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Evans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans connects with a leg kick. Bravo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans throws a leg kick but Bravo moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Evans is looking to slow Bravo down with leg kicks.
Bravo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Evans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Bravo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravo tries to avoid it.
Evans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Bravo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravo tries to avoid it.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravo pinned against the cage. Bravo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Evans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bravo is out of range and Evans settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Evans.
Bravo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
A good leg kick by Evans.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Bravo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans is looking to slow Bravo down with leg kicks.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bravo's calf.
Bravo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chael Bravo's cut.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A good leg kick by Evans.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Bravo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Evans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bravo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Evans.

Evans lands a big head kick that sends Bravo tumbling to the mat! Evans takes a step backwards and waves Bravo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bravo is rocked!
Evans throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bravo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Evans!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chance Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lanzaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanzaro has chosen Eminem - Superman as his entrance music. Freddy Lanzaro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Silver
vs
Lanzaro

189 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Lanzaro!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanzaro misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lanzaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silver shoots in looking for a takedown. Lanzaro tries to sprawl out of it but Silver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lanzaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lanzaro wants the takedown. Silver is fighting it off but Lanzaro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silver's guard against the cage.

Silver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lanzaro is aware though and is defending well.
Lanzaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lanzaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lanzaro is posturing up here but Silver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lanzaro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lanzaro has to tap! Slick submission there by Silver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chance Silver!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Eastern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Grimstad (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.

Eastern
vs
Grimstad

180 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

212 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Eastern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Grimstad!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimstad tries to clinch but Eastern moves out of range.

Grimstad moves into the clinch.
Eastern changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimstad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grimstad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eastern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Grimstad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eastern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eastern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimstad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eastern is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimstad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Eastern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimstad misses with a knee strike.
Grimstad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimstad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eastern.
Grimstad with a knee to the head.
Grimstad lands a good knee to the midsection. Eastern won't want to take too many of those.
Grimstad lands a good knee to the midsection. Eastern won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimstad lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Grimstad.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Eastern is breathing heavily.
Grimstad lands a knee to the body.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimstad.
Grimstad scores a nice knee to the body.
Eastern tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimstad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimstad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimstad landing knees to the head.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimstad controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimstad obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Grimstad.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head.
Eastern takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head.
Grimstad scores with a knee to the head.
Grimstad landing knees to the head.
Grimstad scores with a knee to the head.
Grimstad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head.
Eastern is working for takedown but Grimstad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grimstad landing knees to the head.

Eastern is rocked!
Grimstad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Eastern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimstad lands a good knee to the midsection. Eastern won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastern is looking for a takedown.
Eastern seems to have got his legs back now.
Eastern tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grimstad gets underhooks to prevent Eastern's takedown attempt.
Grimstad pushes off an throws an elbow but Eastern leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eastern takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eastern takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimstad lands a good knee to the midsection. Eastern won't want to take too many of those.
Grimstad lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimstad working Eastern over with knees to the body.
Eastern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimstad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimstad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Grimstad.
Grimstad landing knees to the head.
Eastern looking for a takedown.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Grimstad.
Grimstad leaning against his opponent.
Grimstad connects with a knee to the head.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimstad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eastern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimstad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eastern's face.
Eastern tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimstad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grimstad throws out a loose jab but Eastern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eastern takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Grimstad misses its intended target.
Eastern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eastern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Grimstad closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Grimstad.
Grimstad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimstad connects with a knee to the head.
Grimstad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimstad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eastern avoids it.
Eastern takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimstad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastern tries for a takedown but Grimstad manages to get underhooks.
Grimstad lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimstad controlling the action here for a moment.
Grimstad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimstad crunches a lovely knee into Eastern's ribcage.
Grimstad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimstad scores with a knee to the head.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimstad connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimstad lands a knee to the body.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eastern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimstad scores with a knee to the head.
Eastern takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thor Grimstad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimstad.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimstad obliges.
Grimstad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eastern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimstad crunches a lovely knee into Eastern's ribcage.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimstad lands a good knee to the midsection. Eastern won't want to take too many of those.
Eastern looking for a takedown.
Eastern tries for a takedown but Grimstad manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Eastern. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimstad with a knee to the head.
Grimstad lands a good knee to the midsection. Eastern won't want to take too many of those.
Grimstad lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimstad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eastern is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimstad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eastern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grimstad is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grimstad.
Grimstad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eastern drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimstad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimstad looks to land a left hand but Eastern moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimstad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eastern misses with a few strikes there.
Terry Eastern is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eastern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eastern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimstad circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eastern scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Grimstad instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eastern is trying to drag Grimstad to the mat but Grimstad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grimstad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Grimstad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Eastern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimstad.
Grimstad tries to clinch but Eastern moves out of range.

Grimstad pushes Eastern up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eastern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimstad connects with a knee to the head.
Grimstad stalling against the cage.
Eastern has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimstad after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Grimstad.

Grimstad drops Eastern with a big knee straight up the middle! Eastern is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eastern misses the shot to the body.
Grimstad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimstad is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eastern gets tackled into the cage by Grimstad. Grimstad maintains the clinch.
Grimstad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eastern goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grimstad prevents it.
Grimstad lands an elbow inside.
Grimstad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimstad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimstad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimstad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eastern's face.
Eastern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimstad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Eastern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastern is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimstad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eastern's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grimstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grimstad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grimstad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grimstad trying to land knees to the body.
Eastern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grimstad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastern can't get the takedown.
Grimstad landing knees to the body.
Grimstad tries to land a knee to the head but Eastern blocks with his arms.
Grimstad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimstad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eastern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimstad connects with a knee to the head.
Grimstad has Eastern pressed against the cage.
Grimstad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Grimstad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimstad crunches a lovely knee into Eastern's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimstad slowing the pace effectively.
Grimstad misses with a knee to the head.
Eastern goes for a takedown attempt but Grimstad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thor Grimstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimstad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eastern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimstad is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Eastern as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eastern has a takedown stuffed.
Terry Eastern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eastern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Thor Grimstad!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Thor Grimstad!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Thor Grimstad!

Thor Grimstad wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Cedenblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson's entrance music is Monday Night Football Theme. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peterson
vs
Cedenblad

185 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

.: AFFAKETIΘN :.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Cedenblad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson cracks Cedenblad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Cedenblad.
Cedenblad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cedenblad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peterson with a jab.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Cedenblad seems unphased.
Cedenblad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magnus Cedenblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cedenblad misses with a takedown
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cedenblad tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cedenblad looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cedenblad wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Adrian Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Cedenblad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cedenblad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cedenblad looks gassed!
Peterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cedenblad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cedenblad on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson throws a combination. Cedenblad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cedenblad under the eye.

Cedenblad is rocked!
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cedenblad is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cedenblad gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Peterson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cedenblad wakes up just in time to hear Peterson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Wisla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luki Puki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luki Puki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wisla
vs
Puki

184 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
219 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Wisla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luki Puki!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puki misses with a takedown

and Wisla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Puki's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wisla wants to control from the top but Puki keeps moving.
Wisla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wisla is stalling in the full guard.
Wisla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puki wants to stand up but Wisla is controlling him.
Wisla is pushing down on Puki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puki is fighting to maintain full guard but Wisla has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisla moves nicely into side control.
Puki is trying to get back to his feet.
Wisla taking a breather here.
Puki is looking to regain half guard here but Wisla keeps moving and retains side control.
Wisla has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wisla controlling the position easily from mount.
Wisla putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puki taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wisla controlling from the full mount.
Wisla seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Puki for as long as he can get away with.
Wisla has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Puki's face.

Wisla quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Wisla but it's paid off an Puki is forced to tap! Nice work by Wisla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Wisla!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Basaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Franklin (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.

Basaev
vs
Franklin

180 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Basaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Basaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Basaev avoids it really well and circles away.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Basaev as he avoids it easily.
Shamil Basaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Franklin.
Basaev misses with a wild combination.
Basaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Basaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basaev circles away.
Franklin walks into a stiff left hand from Basaev.
Basaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Franklin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Basaev's waist but Basaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franklin off to one side.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Basaev is out of range.
Basaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Basaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Basaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Basaev punishes Franklin's body with a nice straight punch.
Basaev jabs Franklin right on the nose. Franklin blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Josh Franklin has been cut.

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

Franklin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basaev plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Franklin swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Franklin face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamil Basaev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's entrance music is Nothing Else Matters. A fine choice. Eli Brooks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brooks
vs
Villegas

191 cm
28
255 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

195 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jessie Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas lands a head kick. Brooks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Eli Brooks has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Villegas.
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Villegas counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
letting Villegas counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villegas throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Villegas.
Brooks throws the left hand but Villegas avoids the punch easily.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Villegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Villegas counters with a nice leg kick.
Villegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Villegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Eli Brooks's cut is getting worse.
Villegas lands a body shot.
Jessie Villegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villegas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Villegas clinches up against the cage.
Villegas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Villegas stalling in the clinch.

Villegas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Brooks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Villegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Villegas scores with a jab. Brooks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Eli Brooks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Villegas connects with a body shot that sends Brooks's belly button to the back.
Brooks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Villegas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brooks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Villegas punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Villegas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jeez, Eli Brooks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Villegas connects with a leg kick. Brooks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Villegas with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jessie Villegas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhujev Valinchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rise Against - Give It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Valinchenko
vs
Rodriguez

189 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhujev Valinchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurley Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

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

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

It looks like Zhujev Valinchenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Valinchenko moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Valinchenko - he's out on his feet here! Rodriguez follows up with another monster hook that separates Valinchenko from consciousness! Valinchenko falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rodriguez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hurley Rodriguez!
A determined Hurley Rodriguez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!