UPG Vegas 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fullington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fullington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fullington
vs
Blackwood

188 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
21
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fullington. Fullington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fullington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fullington scrambles back to his feet.
Fullington scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwood takes a swing at Fullington's ribcage but misses.
Thor Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fullington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fullington doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackwood circles away.
Blackwood misses with a few strikes there.
Fullington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Fullington misses
and Blackwood counters with a low kick, right behind Fullington 's knee.
Fullington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwood moves away.
Blackwood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fullington.
Blackwood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fullington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullington moves out of range of the body kick from Blackwood.
Fullington throws a hook but Blackwood blocks it.
A big left from Fullington misses.

Fullington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blackwood sprawling to the canvas! Blackwood rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fullington finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fullington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fullington looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackwood is just out of range.
Fullington drops Blackwood with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fullington 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 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Fullington!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnson Briggs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carwin
vs
Briggs

151 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnson Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Briggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Briggs moves out of range.
Carwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin misses with a combination

and Briggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carwin tries to kick Briggs off but Briggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Briggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Briggs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carwin defends it well.
Briggs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to take a break and control but Carwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Briggs wants to pass to mount but Carwin is defending the position.
Briggs trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Carwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Johnson Briggs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carwin tries to bum rush Briggs with a series of wild strikes but Briggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up with Carwin, looking for a takedown. Briggs pushes Carwin against the cage but Carwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Carwin throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Briggs crashing down! Briggs tries to stagger back to his feet but Carwin just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Briggs asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Carwin!
Frank Carwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santtu Selluliitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodimus Prime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Selluliitti
vs
Prime

225 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santtu Selluliitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selluliitti connects with a right hand. Prime shakes it off.
Selluliitti dips to his left and cracks Prime with an uppercut!
Prime takes one on the button.

Selluliitti has Prime up against the cage in a clinch.

Selluliitti manages to break the clinch.

Selluliitti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Selluliitti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Selluliitti digs a right hand underneath Prime's ribcage. Prime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prime looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime jumps guard but Selluliitti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Prime wants a takedown but no success here.
Selluliitti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti pushes Prime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selluliitti slowing the pace effectively.
Prime takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Selluliitti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prime fails to pull guard.
Santtu Selluliitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodimus Prime.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Selluliitti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Selluliitti avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Selluliitti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Selluliitti lands with a short shot to the head.
Selluliitti lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santtu Selluliitti.
Selluliitti throws a series of strikes that have Prime backpedaling.

It looks like Rodimus Prime has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Selluliitti scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Selluliitti.
Selluliitti jabs Prime to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Selluliitti looks to land a combination. Prime sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Selluliitti lands a jab.

Prime is rocked!
Selluliitti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Selluliitti drives through and clinches with Prime against the cage.
Selluliitti is stalling here.
Selluliitti gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Selluliitti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Selluliitti scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Selluliitti.
Selluliitti jabs Prime right on the nose. Prime blinks but takes it well.

Selluliitti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.
Prime fails to pull guard.
Prime takes a shot to the head.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can Selluliitti finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti is working Prime over against the cage.
Prime seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Selluliitti.
Prime letting Selluliitti take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selluliitti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Selluliitti lands a left hand.
Selluliitti leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Selluliitti pushes Prime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selluliitti unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Prime! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Selluliitti is unloading with more strikes now! Prime drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santtu Selluliitti!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Wood

172 cm
24
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Wood!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood slips a jab from Henderson.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wood, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson avoids the elbow strike from Wood, against the cage.
Henderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wood after a bit of a struggle.
Wood gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Wood gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Wood is blocking nicely.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
Wood lands a knee to the body.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Wood.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wood.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood leaning against his opponent.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood lands a left hand.

Henderson is rocked!
Wood lands a big right hand that drops Henderson! The killer instinct kicks in and Wood finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Wood!
After the big win, Nathan Wood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Springfield HW Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Fedoseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedoseev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slipknot - Psychosocial. St Andre has chosen When the Saints Go Marching In as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedoseev
vs
St Andre

165 cm
28
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

176 cm
22
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasily Fedoseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Andre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fedoseev throws out a loose jab but St Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Fedoseev.
St Andre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fedoseev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

St Andre is rocked!
Fedoseev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Andre is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedoseev finish him?
St Andre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedoseev fails to land with a series of punches.
St Andre moves away from the strike by Fedoseev.
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!
St Andre throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedoseev.
St Andre misses the jab.
Fedoseev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Andre throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Andre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedoseev swinging wildly here.
Fedoseev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes St Andre! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vasily Fedoseev!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Sonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Sonny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Sonny

192 cm
22
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Sonny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!

It looks like Jim Sonny has been cut.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sonny misses with an uppercut.
Sonny is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonny.
Jim Sonny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonny shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James keeps Sonny at a distance using the push kick.
Sonny takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sonny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sonny looks gassed!
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Sonny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Sonny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a shot to the body.

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

Sonny is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sonny to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lebron James!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rucinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rucinski comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Doctor Rockzo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rucinski
vs
Rockzo

175 cm
27
164 lbs
8 - 3 - 2

178 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Rucinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rucinski to the mat! Rucinski manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockzo won't allow Rucinski to sweep him here.
Rockzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rucinski keeping full guard, as Rockzo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rucinski is on top in guard.
Rucinski looking to pass the guard.
Rucinski trying to control but Rockzo is working from the bottom.

Rucinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockzo dives on top into guard.
Rockzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rucinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rucinski working a defensive guard here.
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!
Rucinski keeping full guard, as Rockzo tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rucinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rucinski, not yet.
Rockzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rucinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockzo stopping the sweep attempt from Rucinski.
Rucinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rockzo!
Rucinski avoids the attempt from Rockzo to control.
Rucinski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rockzo tries to reverse the position but Rucinski maintains control.
Rockzo prevents Rucinski from taking his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Rucinski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rockzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rucinski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rockzo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rucinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rucinski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockzo hang on?
Rucinski fails to move to back control.
Rockzo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Rockzo showing good submission defense here.
Rucinski throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rucinski tightening his grip on Rockzo, looking for the choke.
Rockzo turns into Rucinski and is now in his guard.
Rucinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rockzo is one step ahead there.
Rucinski is adopting a defensive guard.
Rucinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockzo's guard.
Rucinski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski looking to pass the guard.
Rucinski 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.
Rockzo keeping moving, preventing Rucinski from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rucinski postures up.
Rockzo keeping moving, preventing Rucinski from controlling successfully.
Rucinski passes Rockzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rucinski is looking to advance position but Rockzo won't allow it.
Rucinski passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rucinski throws a shot from downtown. Rockzo moves away and avoids it.
Rockzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rucinski moves away.
Rucinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Rucinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Rockzo. Those never looked like landing.
Rockzo tries to clinch up but Rucinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Rucinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rucinski connects with a looping right hand.

Rucinski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rockzo!
Rockzo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rucinski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo is trying to escape the mount.
Rockzo wants to hold on but Rucinski pushes him away.
Rucinski takes Rockzo's back.

Rucinski sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rockzo taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karol Rucinski!
Post fight, Karol Rucinski took to the microphone: 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikaro Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Richmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dantas
vs
Richmond

189 cm
20
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikaro Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond with a nice cross.
Dantas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dantas looks to land a combination but Richmond avoids it well.
Richmond throws a right hand that misses
and Dantas counters with a low kick, right behind Richmond 's knee.
Ikaro Dantas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantas tries to move into range but Richmond moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Dantas misses.
Dantas misses with a low kick.
Dantas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantas.
Dantas connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond throws the left hand but Dantas avoids the punch easily.
Dantas lands a head kick. Richmond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Richmond ducks under a wild hook from Dantas.
Dantas is looking to land body kicks.
Richmond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Dantas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dantas clinches with his opponent.
Richmond tries to pull guard but Dantas holds him up against the cage and eventually Richmond drops back down to his feet.
Dantas wants to take the fight to the mat but Richmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dantas misses with the head strike.
Dantas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond has Dantas pressed against the cage.
Richmond has had enough of the clinch but Dantas keeps him there for the moment.
Dantas tries to score a body lock takedown but Richmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikaro Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Dantas has him pressed against the cage.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling him.
Richmond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond is trying to force a seperation but Dantas has the dominant position.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richmond is trying to pull guard but Dantas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richmond managing to block the knees to the body from Dantas.
Dantas trying to control the position but instead, Richmond has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dantas into the cage.
Richmond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dantas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richmond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richmond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond gets underhooks to prevent Dantas's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantas is looking for a takedown.
Richmond tries to break free but Dantas pushes him back against the cage.
Richmond is trying to push Dantas away but Dantas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dantas throws an elbow but misses.
Dantas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richmond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantas was well out of range. Poor timing from Richmond.
Dantas throws a nice looking combination but Richmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dantas tries to land a front kick but Richmond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richmond throws an overhand right that lands on Dantas's shoulder, as Dantas tries to avoid the shot.

Dantas clinches.

Dantas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richmond has momentary wrist control but Dantas slips an elbow through the middle.
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Dantas from controlling successfully.
Dantas passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dantas seems to be working for a kimura but Richmond defends the submission attempt.
Dantas is looking to advance position but Richmond won't allow it.
Dantas trying to control the action but Richmond is working from the bottom.
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!
Dantas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richmond's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas wants to control but Richmond is keeping him busy.
Dantas thows a huge punch but Richmond dodges it nicely.
Dantas trying to mount his opponent but Richmond defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dantas darts in and clinches Richmond up against the cage.
Dantas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richmond avoids it.
Richmond tries to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling the position.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dantas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dantas can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Richmond.
Dantas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richmond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richmond tries to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling the position.
Dantas misses with the head strike.
Dantas tries to land a knee to the head but Richmond blocks with his arms.
Richmond trying to control the position but instead, Dantas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richmond into the cage.
Richmond tries to break the clinch but Dantas is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond is trying to maintain a safe position but Dantas gets an underhook and turns Richmond into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond.

Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Dantas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Richmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dantas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Richmond.
Richmond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richmond blocks a head kick by Dantas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dantas.
Dantas lands a two punch combo.
Richmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dantas's hands.
Richmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dantas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Richmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dantas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richmond moves away.
Richmond misses with a hook. Dantas ducked under it nicely.
Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Dantas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richmond.
A left and a right from Richmond both land. Nice combination.
Richmond misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond connects with a jab.
Richmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantas.
Dantas takes one on the button.
Dantas tries to clinch up.
Richmond misses with a wild body shot.
Richmond misses with a hook. Dantas ducked under it nicely.
Dantas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Richmond thows a body shot but no joy.
James Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantas slips under a jab.
Richmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantas.
Dantas is looking to clinch but Richmond is avoiding it.
Dantas misses with a straight left.
Richmond throws out a loose jab but Dantas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Dantas 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Dantas is rocked!
Richmond is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Dantas flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dantas is out cold! Richmond holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Richmond!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fanglo ToXenbright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Moses Kealekapuna has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kealekapuna
vs
ToXenbright

188 cm
22
205 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation
Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fanglo ToXenbright!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ToXenbright throws a leg kick
and Kealekapuna counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kealekapuna leaves ToXenbright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kealekapuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kealekapuna stuns ToXenbright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Kealekapuna has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kealekapuna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kealekapuna lands a damaging elbow.
Kealekapuna takes a shot to the head.
Kealekapuna gets through ToXenbright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kealekapuna avoiding damage.
Kealekapuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ToXenbright is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow just above ToXenbright 's eye.
ToXenbright takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Fanglo ToXenbright has been cut.
Kealekapuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kealekapuna lands an uppercut.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow inside that ToXenbright shrugs off.
Kealekapuna lands a damaging elbow.
Kealekapuna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kealekapuna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kealekapuna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kealekapuna lands a nice elbow.
Kealekapuna looking to throw knees to the head but ToXenbright is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ToXenbright's defenses.
Kealekapuna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
ToXenbright looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealekapuna lands an elbow that stopped ToXenbright in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna lands an uppercut.
Kealekapuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Fanglo ToXenbright's cut even more.
Kealekapuna lands a nice elbow.
Kealekapuna stalling the fight.
ToXenbright is looking for a takedown.
Kealekapuna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
ToXenbright takes an elbow to the temple.
Kealekapuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ToXenbright.
ToXenbright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow inside.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ToXenbright takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Fanglo ToXenbright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kealekapuna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ToXenbright blocks it with crossed arms.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow that stopped ToXenbright in his tracks for a moment.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow inside.
Kealekapuna lands a nice elbow.

Fanglo ToXenbright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kealekapuna lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Moses Kealekapuna!
Moses Kealekapuna retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moses Kealekapuna waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45's logo in front of the cameras.