EFC XVI: Rhymes vs Lupaus II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Varea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzmagic comes to the cage accompanied by Fitzmagic. Raul Varea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fitzmagic
vs
Varea

178 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

165 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Varea!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzmagic tries to clinch up but Varea circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzmagic closes the distance but Varea moves to the side

and Varea counters by clinching up.
Fitzmagic tries to land a knee to the head but Varea blocks with his arms.
Fitzmagic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Varea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzmagic tries a knee to the head but Varea blocks it.
Varea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzmagic missing with knees to the body.
Fitzmagic misses with a knee strike.
Fitzmagic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzmagic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Varea jumps guard but Fitzmagic stands there with Varea around his waist. Varea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzmagic tries a knee to the head but Varea blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Varea throws an elbow but misses.
Varea jumps guard but Fitzmagic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Varea.
Fitzmagic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varea has Fitzmagic pressed against the cage.

Varea decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Varea wants to sweep here but Fitzmagic controlling him for the moment.
Varea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varea wants to sweep here but Fitzmagic controlling him for the moment.
Varea pulls Fitzmagic in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitzmagic from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raul Varea wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch there but Varea circles away.

Varea clinches.
Varea misses with a knee strike.
Varea goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzmagic prevents it.

Varea pulls guard effortlessly.
Fitzmagic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzmagic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Varea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzmagic preventing the sweep.
Fitzmagic tries to stand but Varea is controlling from the bottom.
Varea wants to get back to his feet but Fitzmagic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ryan Fitzmagic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Varea has Fitzmagic up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzmagic prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Varea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzmagic is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Varea jumps guard but Fitzmagic stands there with Varea around his waist. Varea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzmagic scores with a knee to the head.
Varea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzmagic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzmagic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzmagic misses with a knee strike.
Fitzmagic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Varea blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raul Varea will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Varea wants to clinch up but Fitzmagic keeps it at a distance.
Varea swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch up

and Varea counters with a takedown into side control.
Fitzmagic wants to get back to his feet but Varea is dominant here and he's now got Fitzmagic's back!
Varea controls the action.
Varea is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Varea gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Varea gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Varea apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Varea or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzmagic which made him look bad.
Varea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzmagic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzmagic enables Varea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzmagic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Fitzmagic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Varea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fitzmagic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varea paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fitzmagic takes the fight into the clinch.
Varea misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzmagic throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzmagic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzmagic tries to land a knee to the head but Varea blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Varea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch.
Fitzmagic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Varea.
Varea misses with the body kick

and Fitzmagic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fitzmagic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic looking to throw knees to the head but Varea is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varea being controlled against the cage.
Varea tries to pull guard but Fitzmagic holds him up against the cage and eventually Varea drops back down to his feet.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Varea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Varea is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzmagic throws an elbow but misses.
Varea is trying to drag Fitzmagic to the mat but Fitzmagic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Varea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzmagic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzmagic misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is stalling here.
Varea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varea has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzmagic after a bit of a struggle.
Fitzmagic misses with a knee to the head.
Ryan Fitzmagic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Varea is breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic lands a hook that snaps the head of Varea backwards.
Fitzmagic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varea jumps guard but Fitzmagic stands there with Varea around his waist. Varea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Varea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raul Varea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Fitzmagic looks to clinch
and Varea counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch but Varea is having none of it.
No luck for Varea with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varea.
Varea shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzmagic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Varea.
Fitzmagic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzmagic is looking to clinch.
Fitzmagic wants to clinch up but Varea keeps it at a distance.
Varea throws a leg kick

and Fitzmagic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzmagic walks away with a smile on his face. Varea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is looking to clinch.
Varea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzmagic moves in looking to clinch but Varea pushes him off.
Fitzmagic is looking to clinch but Varea is avoiding it.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch up but Varea circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzmagic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varea is defended easily by Fitzmagic.
Varea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch up but Varea circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzmagic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch but Varea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan Fitzmagic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzmagic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzmagic tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Varea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzmagic wants to stand and escape but Varea is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Raul Varea has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Varea.
Fitzmagic leaves Varea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Varea fails to land the takedown.

Fitzmagic has closed the distance and engaged Varea in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic with a knee to the head.
Varea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzmagic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzmagic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Varea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzmagic misses with a knee to the head.
Varea is trying to pull guard but Fitzmagic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzmagic lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzmagic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Varea blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzmagic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raul Varea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzmagic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Varea 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Varea!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. Kyle Rampage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Puppy Love's chin.

Rampage
vs
Love

191 cm
23
221 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

187 cm
26
217 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love checks a leg kick.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Rampage's shoulder, as Rampage tries to avoid the shot.
Rampage slips a jab from Love.
Love lands a jab.
Love lands with a cross.
Rampage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rampage defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Rampage throws a head kick but Love moves out of range.
Love has a takedown stuffed.
Rampage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rampage is looking to clinch.

Love scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Love working the ground and pound but Rampage is defending the strikes.
Rampage taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rampage is not content to let Love control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Love scoring with punches from side control.
Rampage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rampage trying to control but Love postures up.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rampage keeps working.
Love lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Love has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love drops an elbow to the side of Rampage's head.
Rampage is looking to control Love's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rampage avoid being mounted?
Love thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rampage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Love scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rampage is trying to maintain the position but Love is very close to passing his half guard.
Love seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rampage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Love.
Love is trying to control. Rampage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Love winds up and cracks Rampage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Love throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Love thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Love lands a nice short elbow.
Love thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Love throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Love passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rampage!
Rampage tries to lock up and control but Love gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love landing strikes from the mount.
Love lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Rampage is rocked!
Love won't let Rampage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love with shots to the head and body - Rampage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Love connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Rampage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampage taking shots to the head.
Love lands a big shot to the head and Rampage winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Puppy Love!
A victorious Puppy Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris McPheters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Augustus Levy's chin.

Levy
vs
McPheters

182 cm
25
153 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Levy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McPheters!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levy throws a leg kick which misses McPheters's front leg but catches the back leg as McPheters tries to avoid it.
McPheters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levy.
McPheters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McPheters somewhat.
Levy throws a looping overhand right but McPheters ducks down to avoid it.
Levy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McPheters.
Levy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McPheters is out of range.
A jab lands there for Levy.
Horrible takedown by McPheters or perhaps it was just good defense by Levy which made him look bad.
Levy throws a shot from downtown. McPheters moves away and avoids it.
Levy lands an overhand right.
McPheters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levy.
Levy wants to land a leg kick but McPheters is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy digs a good body shot into McPheters's ribs.

McPheters gets a double leg takedown into Levy's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McPheters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPheters's guard.
Levy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McPheters is proving hard to escape from.
Levy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Levy prevents McPheters from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy wants to stand but McPheters is controlling his posture from full guard.
Levy prevents McPheters from getting back to his feet.
Levy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Augustus Levy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McPheters misses with a takedown attempt - Levy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Augustus Levy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Levy pinned against the cage. Levy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McPheters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Levy defends it nicely.
Jab, jab by Levy - just one landing.
McPheters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPheters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McPheters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Levy missing with a left hand there. McPheters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Levy. No joy for McPheters on that attempt.
McPheters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McPheters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Levy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Levy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPheters was well out of range. Poor timing from Levy.
Levy throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPheters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levy is fending him off so far but McPheters persists. Nope, Levy circles away and we're back to standing.
Levy misses with a wild body shot.
Levy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Levy. No joy for McPheters on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levy missing with a left hand there. McPheters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Levy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McPheters's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Levy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McPheters staying out of range there.
McPheters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Levy's waist but Levy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McPheters off to one side.
McPheters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levy.
Levy lands a head shot.
Levy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Levy jabs at McPheters's body.
McPheters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Levy's waist but Levy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McPheters off to one side.
Levy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Levy.
McPheters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levy connects with a solid leg kick.
Levy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levy, as that shot connected.
Chris McPheters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Levy but Levy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Augustus Levy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McPheters is breathing heavily.
Levy lands a nice leg kick that just misses McPheters's sensitive parts.
Levy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McPheters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Levy circles away.
Levy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Levy scores with a jab.
Levy lands a jab to McPheters's midsection.
McPheters fails with the takedown.
Levy with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levy with a nice cross.
Levy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McPheters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Levy defends it nicely.
Levy cracks McPheters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

McPheters is rocked!
McPheters takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Levy drops McPheters with a straight right hand, right on the button! Levy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Levy!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Malavetti Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Halo
vs
Martin

194 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malavetti Halo!
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, Joni Martin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halo counters with a good low kick that Martin was not able to check.
Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Joni Martin has been cut.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Halo tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.

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

Martin is rocked!
Halo is stalking Martin. Martin circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Halo, and it's lights out! Martin really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malavetti Halo!
In his post fight interview, Malavetti Halo gave a big smile as he said 'This fight was for you Uncle Luciano! Thank you to all the fans! Thank you to my manager, Mickey McCreary and to all my boys back at the Broken Halo! Four in a row baby! Four in a row! WOOOOO!!!!!!! '.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low. Late is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Easy Way Out . 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.

Kid
vs
Late

158 cm
30
183 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

178 cm
31
183 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™
Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perko Late!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Kid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Late was covering up waiting for the punch and Kid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Late is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Late pinned against the cage. Late gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kid motions for Late to come forward. Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Late counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Late catches Kid right on the button with a cross.
Kid throws a head kick but Late moves out of range.
Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late lands a body shot.
Kid throws a hook but Late blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late wants to clinch.
Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Late but Late pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Late swivels and escapes.
Late displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kid.
Kid throws a series of punches but Late avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Late lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kid doesn't seem phased though.
Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Late.
Ninja Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Late defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kid is looking to chop away at Late's legs.
Late dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kid. That did some damage!
Late tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
Late moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from Late both land. Nice combination.
Late thows a body shot but no joy.
Kid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Late sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kid somewhat.
Late throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Late scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Late with a hook.
Kid is looking to score with low kicks.
Late punishes Kid's body with a nice straight punch.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Late makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Late blocks a low kick nicely.
Kid wants to slow Late down by chopping away at his legs.
Kid drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Late is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Late thuds his right hand into Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Late pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kid back to the cage. Late follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Kid misses.
Late displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Late looks to land a combination. Kid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Late lands with a kick to the temple. Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice takedown defense from Late. No joy for Kid on that attempt.
Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Late looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ninja Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kid throws a sloppy head kick and Late moves out of range easily.
Kid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice cross by Late.
Late thuds a left hand into Kid's body.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid misses with a takedown
and Late counters with a left to the body.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Late connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kid throws a low kick, looking for Late's leg but Late calmly moves out of range.
Late changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Late looking to score a takedown here. Kid is defending well but Late drives through and ends up in Kid's guard.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Late from controlling successfully.
Late postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Late advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid tries to bench press Late off him but Late keeps the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
The ground and pound from Late seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kid looking for a submission but Late manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Late keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Late trying to control the pace.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.

Kid actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Late looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kid is staying active underneath Late, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Late prevents Kid from improving his position.

Late seems to be working for a kimura but Kid defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late trying to advance position but Kid counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perko Late showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Late misses with a double jab.
Kid shoots in but Late avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid avoids the body shot from Late.
Kid swings for the body but Late moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late moves out of range of the leg kick from Kid.
Kid misses with a low kick as Late jumps back.
Late lands a jab to Kid's midsection.
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kid on the side of the head.
Late wants to clinch.
Kid is looking to wear down Late with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Late, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Late against the cage but Late circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Late swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Late wants it to stay on the feet.
Late connects with a body shot.
Late lands with a nice body punch.
Kid throws a low kick but Late moves out of range easily.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Late lands a jab to Kid's midsection.
Late fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kid misses with a few strikes there.
Late scores with a body shot.
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!
Late cracks Kid with a good jab.
Kid takes one to the chin there.
Perko Late seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Late fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Late lands a slapping body shot.
Late scores with a head kick. Kid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Kid blocks the low kick.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Late sprawls well. Late wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Late tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Late.
Late stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Late finds it's way round the side to connect with Kid's head.
Late tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kid is defended easily by Late.
Kid misses with a takedown
and Late counters with a right hand to the body.
Kid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Late misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Late scores with a body shot.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late jabs at Kid's body.
Late misses with the combination.
Late avoids a punch combination nicely.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Late throws a series of strikes that have Kid backpedaling.
Kid tried to score with a low kick but Late checks it.
Kid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late is controlling Kid's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perko Late comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Late 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perko Late!
Perko Late really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Piggly Wiggly. A fine choice. 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.

Jones
vs
Bickle

190 cm
27
181 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

176 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO

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 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Bickle stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bickle moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a right and a left that Bickle avoids nicely.
Bickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bickle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Bickle 's head but Bickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bickle .
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Bickle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Bickle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Bickle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Perrin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Bickle .
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bickle 's shoulder, as Bickle tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle misses with a looping left.

Bickle tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into 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!
Bickle is looking to escape.
Jones thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Bickle is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones stops Bickle from getting back to his feet.
Bickle tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Bickle won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to control. Bickle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Bickle dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bickle is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bickle avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Jones throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Bickle misses.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones misses with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bickle avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Bickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Bickle blocks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a hook.
Perrin Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bickle .
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Bickle moves out of range easily.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Bickle 's ribs.
Bickle is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.

Bickle darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to work over Bickle 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bickle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

It looks like Perrin Jones has been cut.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Bickle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Bickle improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle 's elbow.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Bickle avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bickle lands a knee to the body.
Bickle misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to stall.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bickle regains guard immediately.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Bickle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is really struggling to control Bickle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bickle wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Bickle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws a strike but Bickle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle postures up.
Bickle wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bickle is keeping the position.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle looking for a sweep. Not yet Bickle , not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones misses with a hook.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bickle . Those never looked like landing.
Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bickle doesn't seem phased though.

Bickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bickle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Bickle pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Bickle .
Bickle lands a nice knee to the body.
Bickle lands a shot to the body.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Bickle 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bickle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Travis Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Bickle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Bickle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Bickle lands a body punch.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones stalls.
Jones wants to break free but Bickle has control.
Perrin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bickle tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bickle avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Bickle has him pressed against the cage.
Bickle lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Bickle connects with a knee to the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Perrin Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Okabe
vs
Smido

177 cm
26
181 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

179 cm
29
182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smido tests Okabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smido is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Okabe as Smido shoots in.
Okabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smido was well out of range. Poor timing from Okabe.
Smido walks into a straight right hand from Okabe.
Smido fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Okabe with that takedown attempt.
Smido bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okabe's head.
Okabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smido finds it's way round the side to connect with Okabe's head.
Okabe missing with a left hand there. Smido was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okabe missing with a left hand there. Smido was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smido darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smido looks to land a strike but Okabe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Okabe controlling the position.
Smido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okabe has momentary wrist control but Smido slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okabe holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kenji Okabe.
Smido defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okabe.
Okabe swings for the body but Smido moves out of range.
Smido looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smido slips under a jab.
Okabe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Okabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okabe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smido counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okabe misses with a hook. Smido ducked under it nicely.
Snabbo Smido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okabe throws out a loose jab but Smido uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okabe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smido fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okabe.
Okabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Smido cracks Okabe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smido lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okabe takes one to the side of the head.
Smido scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smido.
Smido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smido.
Okabe looks to land a left hand but Smido moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Smido.
Smido slips under a jab from Okabe.
Okabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smido as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Okabe does it's job there.
Smido keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Smido as Okabe shoots in.
Okabe swings for the body but Smido moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smido looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okabe misses with a wild body shot.
Okabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Smido throws an off balance right hand

and Okabe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Okabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smido seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smido looking to control but Okabe passes into half guard.
Smido tries to roll over but Okabe keeps him under control.
Smido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okabe passes Smido's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okabe is thwarting Smido's attempts to control the position.
Okabe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Okabe with shots to the head and body - Smido looks very uncomfortable down there.
Okabe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Okabe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Okabe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okabe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Okabe lands a big shot there that rocks Smido but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Okabe punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido is desperately trying to improve his position but Okabe has a good base and remains in mount.
Okabe dominating with strikes here.
Okabe looking to finish Smido with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smido!

Smido is rocked!
Okabe dominating with strikes here.
Smido is still in real trouble! Can Okabe finish him?
Okabe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smido wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Okabe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Okabe!
Kenji Okabe retains his welterweight title!
Kenji Okabe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes has chosen Winter Warz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lupaus
vs
Rhymes

185 cm
29
220 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

185 cm
29
215 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhymes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhymes scores with a hook to the body. Lupaus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhymes throws a body punch but Lupaus moves out of range.
Rhymes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupaus.
Lupaus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhymes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rhymes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lupaus misses with a combination
and Lupaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhymes tries a low kick but Lupaus avoids it.
Lupaus punishes Rhymes's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhymes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupaus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rhymes.
Lupaus scores with a jab.
A big right from Lupaus misses.
Lupaus ducks under a wild hook from Rhymes.
Lupaus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Lupaus.
Lupaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupaus has his takedown stuffed
and Rhymes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhymes throws a series of punches but Lupaus avoids them all with ease.
Rhymes avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhymes ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus.
Lupaus looks to land a left hand but Rhymes moved out of range nicely.
Rhymes throws a lazy right hand but Lupaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhymes is looking to slow Lupaus down with leg kicks.
Rhymes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Rhymes.
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!
Lupaus blocks a jab.
Lupaus looks to land a left hand but Rhymes moved out of range nicely.
Rhymes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhymes throws the left hand but Lupaus avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupaus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupaus throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rhymes to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhymes ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus.
Rhymes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhymes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuppu Lupaus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhymes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupaus.
Rhymes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhymes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupaus is out of range.
Rhymes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Rhymes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupaus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes misses with a hook. Lupaus ducked under it nicely.
Lupaus misses with a hook
and Lupaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhymes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupaus.
Rhymes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhymes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhymes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lupaus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rhymes throws out a loose jab but Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupaus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lupaus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupaus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhymes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupaus somewhat.
Rhymes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rhymes misses with a looping right.
Lupaus shoots for a double leg takedown but Rhymes sprawls well. He's pushed Lupaus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhymes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhymes dives in and grabs Lupaus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lupaus pushes down on Rhymes's head and hops out.
Lupaus blocks a jab.
Lupaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupaus connects with a right hand. Rhymes shakes it off.
Rhymes sizes up Lupaus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhymes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupaus moves away.
Lupaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhymes counters with a solid body kick.
Rhymes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhymes scores with a sloppy right hand. Lupaus should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhymes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupaus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Busta Rhymes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhymes cracks Lupaus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhymes lands with a nice body punch.
Lupaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhymes.
Lupaus darts in trying to clinch
and Rhymes counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus lands with a shot to the body.
Rhymes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhymes cracks Lupaus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Lupaus is rocked!
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!
Lupaus misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhymes counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Lupaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupaus walks into a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lupaus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lupaus drops his hands momentarily and Rhymes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lupaus drops his hands momentarily and Rhymes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupaus misses the target.
BOOM! Rhymes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lupaus. Lupaus tries to recover but Rhymes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lupaus lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busta Rhymes!