MMAFC 31: SUPERBOWL SHOWDOWN PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Silvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paz Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominick Silvic's chin.

Silva
vs
Silvic

174 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
174 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paz Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Silvic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a body shot.
Silvic throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silvic walks into a straight right hand from Silva.

It looks like Dominick Silvic has been cut.
Silvic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvic.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvic.
Silva slips a straight right by Silvic.
Silva throws a right hand that Silvic ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvic also avoids with ease.
Silvic scores with a jab to the body.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvic.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvic.
Silvic misses with a double jab.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silvic to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silvic in his tracks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvic.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Silvic counters with a nice body kick.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silvic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silvic misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silvic.
Paz Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silvic.
Silvic dodges the punch combination from Silva.
A punch combination from Silvic misses.
Silvic scores with a punch to the head.
Silva throws a body punch but Silvic moves out of range.
Silva lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Paz Silva has been cut.
Silvic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Silvic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dominick Silvic!

C
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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brik Holtik will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Utah
vs
Holtik

180 cm
26
197 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

192 cm
32
192 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brik Holtik!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utah scores with a jab. Holtik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Utah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtik with a lazy takedown attempt

and Utah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holtik wants to take the fight to the mat but Utah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Utah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holtik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonny Utah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brik Holtik.
Holtik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Utah finds it's way through Holtik's defenses.

Holtik looking to score a takedown here. Utah is defending well but Holtik drives through and ends up in Utah's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Utah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Utah shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holtik is trying to defend but Utah finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holtik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Utah.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back.
Utah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Utah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holtik defending well though.
Holtik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Utah.
Holtik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Utah is working away from the top position though.
Holtik is looking for a sweep. Utah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Utah is pressing down on Holtik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holtik is holding on for now.
Holtik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holtik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Utah pulls his head out easily.
Utah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holtik keeps working.
Holtik is looking to control Utah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holtik avoid being mounted?
Holtik manages to get to full guard.
Utah postures up in Holtik's guard and throws a big left but Holtik blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utah is looking to work some ground and pound but Holtik has wrist control.

Holtik working for a triangle but Utah defends it easily.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Utah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holtik is avoiding damage well.
Holtik is looking to reverse the position.
Utah tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Holtik wants to control but Utah postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Utah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holtik throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Holtik can't do much from the bottom here.
Holtik is letting Utah control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Utah wants to control for a moment but Holtik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Utah trying to control from half guard but Holtik is working away.
Holtik is looking for a sweep. Utah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utah trying to control the action but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Holtik missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utah throwing shots but Holtik is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Holtik actively working from the bottom here.
Holtik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Utah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Holtik closes the distance and clinches up with Utah, looking for a takedown. Holtik pushes Utah against the cage but Utah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holtik tries for a takedown but Utah circles away easily

and Utah counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Holtik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utah defends well.

Holtik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Utah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Utah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holtik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Utah has managed to get both his arms back between Holtik's legs - danger averted.
Holtik tries to strike from the bottom.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.

Holtik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Utah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Utah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holtik controls Utah momentarily but Utah frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holtik working for a triangle but Utah defends it easily.
Holtik keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.
Utah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Holtik looking for a guillotine here but Utah defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Utah looking to sit in guard and control but Holtik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Utah controls Holtik momentarily but Holtik frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtik.
Holtik trying to control but Utah is working from the bottom.

Utah is working an open guard so Holtik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holtik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Utah.
Holtik shoots in but Utah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonny Utah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brik Holtik.
Holtik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Utah.
Brik Holtik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holtik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holtik moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Holtik. Those never looked like landing.
Holtik has his takedown stuffed
and Utah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Utah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holtik's half guard.
Utah stalling.

Holtik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Utah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holtik defending well though.
Utah is trying to control the action in half guard but Holtik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holtik tries to roll over but Utah keeps him under control.

Holtik actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah controlling the action here.
Utah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Utah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holtik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Utah lands a couple of elbows.
Holtik keeping full guard, as Utah tries to pass.

Holtik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utah trying to control the position from guard on top but Holtik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Holtik looking for a guillotine here but Utah defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Utah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Utah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holtik.
Holtik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Utah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holtik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holtik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Utah clinches up against the cage.

Utah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Utah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtik is looking to reverse the position.
Holtik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holtik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holtik is trying to control but can't.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back.
Utah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Utah is keen to just control but Holtik is a slippery customer.
Holtik wants to improve his position but Utah is controlling well.
Utah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holtik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Utah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holtik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Holtik looking for submissions off his back.
Holtik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holtik has hold of Utah's hands but Utah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Utah lands strikes from 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!
Holtik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holtik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Utah postures up in Holtik's guard and throws a big left but Holtik blocks it.
Holtik trying to control the position.
Utah wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Brik Holtik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Utah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holtik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtik throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Utah is working Holtik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Utah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.

Holtik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Holtik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jonny Utah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holtik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Utah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Utah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Utah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Utah wants to control from the top but Holtik keeps moving.
Utah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holtik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Utah throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utah trying to control but Holtik is working from the bottom.
Holtik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Utah!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr has chosen Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Adebisi
vs
Nahasapimapetilan Jr

190 cm
28
195 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr darts in and clinches Adebisi up against the cage.
Adebisi tries to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Adebisi controls his hands.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Adebisi.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with an overhand left.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.
Adebisi tries to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Adebisi gets an underhook and turns Nahasapimapetilan Jr into the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Adebisi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nahasapimapetilan Jr smiles and moves away.
Adebisi tries to move into range but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoiding damage.

Adebisi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adebisi tries to clinch up but Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Adebisi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adebisi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Adebisi misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr catches Adebisi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adebisi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looks to land a combination but Adebisi avoids it well.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adebisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Adebisi's head.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a double jab

and Adebisi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Adebisi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to sweep here but Adebisi controlling him for the moment.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adebisi defends it easily.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebisi won't allow Nahasapimapetilan Jr to sweep him here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adebisi manages to get himself to full guard.
Adebisi is looking to stand up but Nahasapimapetilan Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Adebisi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adebisi, up you get!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thumps Adebisi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adebisi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a double jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Adebisi seems unphased.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to keep at a distance but Adebisi has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi can't get the takedown.
Adebisi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to throw a body punch but Adebisi avoids it by throwing Nahasapimapetilan Jr back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Adebisi off balance momentarily.
Adebisi tries to clinch up.
Adebisi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adebisi shoots for a double leg takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Adebisi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range as Adebisi strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nahasapimapetilan Jr, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simon Adebisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a straight right. Adebisi didn't see that one coming.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr works Adebisi's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adebisi's head backwards.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a slapping body shot.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes the fight into the clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.
Adebisi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control the position but instead, Adebisi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nahasapimapetilan Jr into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nahasapimapetilan Jr to work.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adebisi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Adebisi with a poor takedown
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Adebisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adebisi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Adebisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adebisi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adebisi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adebisi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nahasapimapetilan Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adebisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adebisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Adebisi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adebisi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr breaks the clinch.
Adebisi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nahasapimapetilan Jr. That's going to slow Adebisi down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adebisi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adebisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it.
Adebisi is looking for a takedown.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands but Adebisi takes it in his stride.
Adebisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adebisi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adebisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nahasapimapetilan Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adebisi in a clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Adebisi off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Adebisi in the body.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stalling.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr prevents Adebisi from breaking the clinch.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adebisi dodges the punch combination from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.

Adebisi clinches up with Nahasapimapetilan Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Adebisi wants to break free but Nahasapimapetilan Jr has control.
Adebisi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Adebisi breaks the clinch.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr cracks Adebisi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and pushes Adebisi back into the cage.
Adebisi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nahasapimapetilan Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Adebisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr leaves Adebisi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr works Adebisi's body with a nice hook.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebisi misses with a looping left.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Adebisi.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adebisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thuds his right hand into Adebisi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints a jab promting Adebisi to slip. Nahasapimapetilan Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adebisi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nahasapimapetilan Jr. Adebisi shrugs it off though.
Adebisi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adebisi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adebisi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adebisi needs to keep his hands up - Nahasapimapetilan Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Adebisi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adebisi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nahasapimapetilan Jr is fending him off so far but Adebisi persists. Nope, Nahasapimapetilan Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thows a body kick. Adebisi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adebisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!

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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (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.

Dietrich
vs
Jokinen

178 cm
27
175 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

175 cm
24
182 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Skin-Clothes Designing

Conviction
Conviction

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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dietrich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Dietrich wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dietrich.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Dietrich.
Dietrich throws a leg kick
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Dietrich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dietrich misses the jab.

Dietrich takes the fight into the clinch.
Dietrich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich wants to take the fight to the mat but Jokinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dietrich tries to break free but Jokinen pushes him back against the cage.
Jokinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jokinen landing knees to the body.
Dietrich tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Dietrich.
Dietrich is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
Dietrich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dietrich.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Dietrich blocks with his arms.
Jokinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dietrich is defending well for now.
Dietrich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Dietrich is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jokinen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dietrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dietrich misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dietrich controls the action.
Dietrich avoids the elbow strike from Jokinen, against the cage.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dietrich controls his hands.
Dietrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dietrich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dietrich.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Dietrich lands with a light punch inside.
Jokinen avoiding damage as Dietrich throws knees to the body.
Dietrich goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dietrich tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Dietrich back against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Dietrich can't get the takedown.
Dietrich prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen stops a takedown attempt from Dietrich.
Jokinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dietrich's defenses.
Jokinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Josef Dietrich has been cut.
Dietrich misses with the head strike.
Dietrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dietrich taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dietrich throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Dietrich missing with knees to the body.
Jokinen misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dietrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head.
Dietrich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Dietrich tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen gets through Dietrich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dietrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dietrich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dietrich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dietrich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dietrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Josef Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dietrich tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Dietrich misses with a looping left.
Dietrich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Dietrich settles back down.
Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dietrich momentarily.
Dietrich closes the distance but Jokinen moves to the side
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Dietrich was not able to check.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Dietrich moved away.
Dietrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hook but Dietrich avoids it easily.

Jokinen drives through and clinches with Dietrich against the cage.
Dietrich misses with a body punch.
Jokinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jokinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dietrich is defending well for now.
Dietrich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jokinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jokinen scores with a knee to the head.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen landing knees to the body.
Dietrich working aggressively here.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Dietrich is trying to force a seperation but Jokinen has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Dietrich has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen lands an elbow inside.

Dietrich is trying to trip Jokinen. He has hold of a leg but Jokinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dietrich persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dietrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.

Dietrich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dietrich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dietrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dietrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dietrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dietrich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dietrich throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dietrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dietrich is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dietrich.
Dietrich preventing the sweep.
Dietrich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Dietrich from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dietrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josef Dietrich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josef Dietrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dietrich.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Dietrich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dietrich is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dietrich moves away.
Dietrich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dietrich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dietrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
Dietrich tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dietrich. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Onni Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Dietrich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.

Dietrich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jokinen sprawls well initially but Dietrich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dietrich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dietrich wants to work for an arm triangle but Jokinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dietrich wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dietrich is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dietrich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.

Dietrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dietrich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jokinen to regain full guard.
Dietrich throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Dietrich keeps moving.

Dietrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dietrich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dietrich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Dietrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Dietrich is keeping the position.
Dietrich 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.
Dietrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Onni Jokinen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dietrich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Dietrich clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Josef Dietrich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dietrich throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dietrich really felt that one!
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Dietrich ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dietrich throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Dietrich.
Dietrich avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Dietrich didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries to clinch but Dietrich moves out of range.
Jokinen lands a jab to Dietrich's midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
A low kick from Dietrich misses
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Dietrich moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dietrich circles away.
Dietrich misses with the combination.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dietrich's head.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dietrich.
Dietrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dietrich.

Jokinen clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jokinen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dietrich misses with a knee to the head.
Dietrich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jokinen after a bit of a struggle.
Jokinen stalling.
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Dietrich misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen leaning against his opponent.
Dietrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dietrich or not.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dietrich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dietrich prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dietrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dietrich is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Dietrich misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dietrich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jokinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dietrich controls the action.
Jokinen scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dietrich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dietrich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dietrich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jokinen scores with a knee to the head.
Jokinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dietrich backwards.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dietrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dietrich wants a takedown.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Jokinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Josef Dietrich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jokinen wants to clinch.

Jokinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dietrich stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Dietrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Dietrich throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to control the position here.

Onni Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dietrich shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Dietrich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dietrich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dietrich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Dietrich has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dietrich avoids the damage to the body.
Onni Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dietrich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dietrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Dietrich misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Dietrich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dietrich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jokinen is defending well.
Dietrich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jokinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dietrich blocks an elbow strike from Jokinen.

Dietrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen slips under a jab from Dietrich.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Dietrich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dietrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dietrich looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Dietrich throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Dietrich moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen motions for Dietrich to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dietrich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dietrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Dietrich.

Dietrich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dietrich is in Jokinen's guard.
Dietrich cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dietrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dietrich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Dietrich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dietrich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Dietrich!
Josef Dietrich retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Josef Dietrich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Baggins

165 cm
28
143 lbs
21 - 5 - 1

150 cm
32
135 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Reaper Combatwear
Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins is looking to clinch.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Baggins counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baggins.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Baggins's front leg but catches the back leg as Baggins tries to avoid it.
Baggins moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Baggins shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Baggins stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot

and Baggins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.

Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.

Baggins rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baggins.
Baggins working hard to break the clinch.
Baggins wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baggins blocks it with crossed arms.

Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Baggins does no damage.
Christopher Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins slips under a jab.
Gracie tries to bum rush Baggins with a series of wild strikes but Baggins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baggins throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baggins misses with an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Baggins walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baggins scores with a body shot.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Baggins takes it in his stride.
Baggins tries to clinch up.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Baggins counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baggins manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to clinch.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baggins moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Baggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baggins scores with a three punch combo!
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baggins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baggins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Baggins.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Baggins.
Baggins avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Baggins wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Baggins slips a jab from Gracie.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Baggins walks into a jab.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Baggins jumps back.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Baggins closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baggins breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Baggins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Baggins does no damage.
Baggins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Baggins avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Christopher Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination.
Baggins takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.

Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baggins controlling the position.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.

Baggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baggins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Baggins throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baggins throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baggins is one step ahead there.

Baggins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Gracie.
A punch combination from Baggins misses.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Baggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Baggins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baggins looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baggins thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Baggins wants to clinch.

Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baggins working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.

Gracie tightens his grip and picks Baggins up, before dumping him to the ground. Baggins manages to land in guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baggins looking to control.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Baggins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baggins throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baggins's guard. Nice move by Gracie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baggins keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Baggins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Baggins to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stand but Baggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie postures up in Baggins's guard and throws a big left but Baggins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Gracie clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Baggins avoids them all with ease.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Baggins moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Baggins tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baggins doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Christopher Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baggins's hands.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Baggins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Baggins clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Baggins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gracie has clasped his hands together around Baggins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Gracie swings around for an armbar but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baggins landing strikes.

Baggins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Baggins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Christopher Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baggins tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Baggins advances nicely into full mount.
Baggins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Baggins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baggins.
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!
Baggins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Baggins cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baggins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frodo Baggins dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Baggins avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baggins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Baggins is out of range.
Baggins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baggins avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Baggins moves out of range.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Baggins moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Baggins checks a leg kick.

Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gracie has picked Baggins up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Baggins tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Baggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baggins is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frodo Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christopher Gracie.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Baggins.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Baggins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christopher Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Baggins avoids it well.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baggins counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Baggins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Baggins's side.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Baggins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a body kick that stops Baggins in his tracks momentarily.
Gracie swings for the body but Baggins moves out of range.
A big left from Baggins misses.
Baggins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Baggins tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Gracie!
Christopher Gracie retains his bantamweight title!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Aces High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aces High comes to the cage accompanied by Knock em Dead Kid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aces High
vs
Barca

189 cm
31
189 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

187 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Aces High!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ac Barca!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aces High.
Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aces High loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Aces High.
Barca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barca lands a nice hook to Aces High's body. Aces High takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aces High scores with a decent looking hook.
Aces High throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aces High, right into the meat.
A jab lands there for Barca.
Aces High throws a big shot that misses.
Aces High uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Barca does no damage.
Aces High staying out of range there.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Aces High bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Aces High ducks down to avoid it.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aces High.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Barca coming out on top.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aces High, right into the meat.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aces High at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aces High.
A swing and a miss from Barca.
Aces High ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Aces High.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Aces High misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Barca.
Barca looks to land a combination. Aces High sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Barca tries to bum rush Aces High with a series of wild strikes but Aces High uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barca jabs Aces High to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barca throws a jab when Aces High was well out of range.
Aces High uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aces High waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barca.
Aces High lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aces High moves away from the strike by Barca.
Nice jab there from Aces High.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Aces High ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aces High connects with an inside leg kick.
Barca looks gassed!
A shot to the body from Barca misses
and Aces High counters with a three punch combo that has Barca backing up. Barca nods at Aces High to acknowledge the strikes.
Aces High getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barca slips under a jab.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Aces High lands with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barca finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Aces High's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Barca falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Aces High!
Rich Aces High retains his middleweight title!