UFC2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James KIng Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Kovain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovain has chosen Orbital Crusher as his entrance music. James KIng Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

KIng Jr
vs
Kovain

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

TITAN
TITAN

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James KIng Jr!
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, Kobe Kovain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KIng Jr throws a one two combo.

It looks like Kobe Kovain has been cut.
KIng Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a two punch combo.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab
and Kovain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovain throws a body kick that misses.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a nice body shot.
Kovain throws a right and a left that both miss.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab
and Kovain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a two punch combo.
Kovain dodges the punch combination from KIng Jr.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a nice body shot.
KIng Jr is breathing heavily.
Kovain stalks KIng Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into KIng Jr's face. KIng Jr staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovain throws a combination. KIng Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like James KIng Jr has been cut.
Kovain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
KIng Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovain throws a leg kick that misses.
KIng Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kovain has closed the distance and engaged KIng Jr in a clinch.
Kovain is trying to break the clinch but KIng Jr is controlling him.

KIng Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovain connects with a body shot that sends KIng Jr's belly button to the back.
Kovain scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovain misses with a kick to the body.
KIng Jr misses with a combination
and Kovain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KIng Jr blocks a head kick by Kovain.

Kovain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KIng Jr, pushing him back against the cage.

Kovain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
KIng Jr misses with a combination
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
KIng Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KIng Jr throws a series of punches but Kovain avoids them all with ease.
KIng Jr needs to keep his hands up - Kovain had a free shot at his head there.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a straight right hand.
Kovain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KIng Jr momentarily.
KIng Jr tries to bum rush Kovain with a series of wild strikes but Kovain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! KIng Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between KIng Jr's hands.
Kovain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
KIng Jr works over Kovain's head and body with a nice combination.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Kovain counter with a right hand.
Kovain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kovain tries to close the distance and clinch up but KIng Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from KIng Jr misses.
A cross from Kovain lands.
KIng Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Kovain with a hook.
Kovain throws a head kick but KIng Jr moves out of range.
KIng Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
KIng Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kovain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kovain prevents KIng Jr from standing back up.
Kovain is trying to control. KIng Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
KIng Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kovain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovain tries to stand but can't do so whilst KIng Jr controls his leg.
KIng Jr is trying to stand up here but Kovain is controlling him well.
KIng Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Kovain sits in half guard.
Kovain stops KIng Jr from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KIng Jr taking some punishment here, with Kovain in his half guard.
Kovain working the head and body with strikes.
Kovain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Kovain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches KIng Jr on the side of the head.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a stiff right hand.

Kovain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kovain is looking to take a break and control but KIng Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KIng Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kovain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kovain tries to move to mount but KIng Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovain controls the position from side control.
Kovain working the head with strikes.
Kovain cracks KIng Jr with a big elbow.
KIng Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Kovain tries to move to mount but KIng Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
KIng Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kovain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kovain scoring with punches from side control.
KIng Jr is trying to buck Kovain off.
Kovain is looking to take a break and control but KIng Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovain prevents KIng Jr from escaping the position.
Kovain working the ground and pound.
Kovain trying to control the action but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.
KIng Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kovain scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KIng Jr is trying to escape the position but Kovain is controlling the position.
Kovain is working KIng Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kovain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kovain wants to control but KIng Jr is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

KIng Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Kovain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kovain tries to clinch up.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KIng Jr avoids the head kick by Kovain.
Kovain throws out a powerful jab.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovain lands with a nice body punch.

KIng Jr gets caught napping as Kovain dives in and scores a takedown. KIng Jr manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KIng Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovain trying to control but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.
KIng Jr wants to stand but Kovain is controlling the position.
Kovain trying to control but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KIng Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

KIng Jr breaks from the clinch.
Kovain throws a head kick but KIng Jr moves out of range.
Kovain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces KIng Jr back to the cage. Kovain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovain misses with a hook. KIng Jr ducked under it nicely.
Kobe Kovain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from KIng Jr does no damage.
Kovain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
KIng Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kovain counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Kovain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

KIng Jr throws a series of punches but Kovain avoids them all with ease.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Kovain to counter with a crisp jab.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps KIng Jr thinking.
Kovain tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovain throws a head kick that misses.
KIng Jr misses with a combination
and KIng Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovain tries to clinch up but KIng Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kovain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KIng Jr's guard.
KIng Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
KIng Jr wants to stand but Kovain is controlling the position.
Kovain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KIng Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kovain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KIng Jr's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovain is looking to score with low kicks.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain counters with a series of strikes. KIng Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses

and Kovain counters with a shoot takedown. KIng Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Kovain trying to control but KIng Jr is working from the bottom.
Kovain is looking to stand up but KIng Jr won't let him.
Kovain trying to control the position from guard on top but KIng Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

KIng Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kovain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a left to the body.
Kovain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovain tries a head kick but it misses.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kovain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in KIng Jr's guard now.

KIng Jr has his feet on Kovain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a left to the body.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a series of strikes. KIng Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovain scores with a hook.
A combination from KIng Jr does no damage.
Nice shot by Kovain.
KIng Jr misses with a double jab
and Kovain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KIng Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
KIng Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KIng Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by KIng Jr.
KIng Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovain counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from KIng Jr.
James KIng Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KIng Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovain counters with a straight right hand.
Kovain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
KIng Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
KIng Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
KIng Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kovain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. KIng Jr sprawls well initially but Kovain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KIng Jr is trying to stand up here but Kovain is controlling him well.
Kovain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
KIng Jr is looking to escape.
Kovain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
KIng Jr is trying to stand up here but Kovain is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovain is pressing down on KIng Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. KIng Jr is holding on for now.

Kovain stands up and beckons KIng Jr to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KIng Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
KIng Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovain counters with a nice body shot.
Kovain fails with an attempt to clinch.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James KIng Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KIng Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovain circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobe Kovain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KIng Jr misses with the combination.
KIng Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kovain counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Kovain!
Kobe Kovain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TITAN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Baem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Schietzelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schietzelt has chosen Almost Famous, Eminem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Stan Baem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Baem
vs
Schietzelt

186 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

TITAN
TITAN

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Baem!
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, Wanderlei Schietzelt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baem throws a head kick that half lands.

Baem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Baem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baem jabs Schietzelt to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Schietzelt clinches.
Schietzelt wants a takedown.
Baem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Schietzelt drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schietzelt wants to hit a switch here but Baem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schietzelt there!
Baem controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schietzelt is squirming around, avoiding Baem's attempts to control the action.
Baem controlling from the full mount.
Schietzelt is looking to improve his position but Baem isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baem trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stan Baem just wasn't active enough.
Baem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wanderlei Schietzelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schietzelt throws a leg kick
and Baem counters with a three punch combo that has Schietzelt backing up. Schietzelt nods at Baem to acknowledge the strikes.
Schietzelt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schietzelt looks gassed!
Baem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Schietzelt. No joy for Baem on that attempt.
Schietzelt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baem but Baem pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Baem takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baem.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baem. Schietzelt shrugs it off though.

Baem gets tackled into the cage by Schietzelt. Schietzelt maintains the clinch.

Baem drags the fight down to the ground.

Baem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schietzelt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schietzelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Baem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Baem is controlling Schietzelt's posture.
Baem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schietzelt is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schietzelt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schietzelt postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stan Baem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Baem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schietzelt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schietzelt takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Schietzelt gets control of Baem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schietzelt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baem lands with a shot to the body.
Schietzelt throws an off balance right hand
and Baem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Schietzelt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schietzelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Baem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schietzelt stopping the sweep attempt from Baem.
Schietzelt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Baem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schietzelt is aware though and is defending well.
Baem wants to sweep but no luck.
Schietzelt is breathing heavily.
Schietzelt passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Baem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baem is trying to maintain the position but Schietzelt is very close to passing his half guard.
Schietzelt wants to take a breather but Baem is having none of it.
Baem is looking to improve his position.
Baem wants to control but Schietzelt is keeping busy.
Schietzelt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baem is looking to control Schietzelt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baem avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Schietzelt clinches with his opponent.
Schietzelt tries to score a body lock takedown but Baem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schietzelt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baem prevents it.

Baem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schietzelt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baem. That one must have hurt.
Schietzelt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baem connects with the punch.
Baem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schietzelt's head.

Baem has Schietzelt up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baem just leaning against Schietzelt, taking a breather.
Baem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schietzelts head.
Schietzelt misses with the head strike.
Baem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schietzelt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stan Baem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Schietzelt.
Baem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schietzelt but Schietzelt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Baem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schietzelt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baem scores with a head kick. Schietzelt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schietzelt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Schietzelt closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baem pulls guard successfully.
Baem is pulling down on Schietzelt's head. It's preventing any offense from Schietzelt, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baem looking to control.
Baem trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Baem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Baem feints and as Schietzelt raises his hands in defense, Baem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Baem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schietzelt dives on top into guard.
Baem looking to control.
Stan Baem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schietzelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Baem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schietzelt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baem keeping moving, preventing Schietzelt from controlling successfully.
Baem looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wanderlei Schietzelt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Baem.
Baem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schietzelt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baem keeps Schietzelt at a distance using the push kick.
Schietzelt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Schietzelt rushes Baem and presses him up against the cage.
Baem lands an elbow inside that Schietzelt shrugs off.
Baem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schietzelt is keeping busy.

Schietzelt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schietzelt thows a huge punch but Baem dodges it nicely.
Schietzelt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schietzelt is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baem is not content to let Schietzelt control the position.

Stan Baem has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Baem lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Schietzelt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baem.

Schietzelt drives through and clinches with Baem against the cage.
Schietzelt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Baem manages to break the clinch.
Baem shoots in for a takedown but Schietzelt shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baem tries to clinch up.
Schietzelt fails with the takedown
and Baem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baem cracks the inside of Schietzelt's front leg.
Baem feints and then cracks Schietzelt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schietzelt down.

Baem drives through and clinches with Schietzelt against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Baem.

Baem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baem tries to clinch there but Schietzelt circles away.
Schietzelt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schietzelt dodges the punch combination from Baem.
Baem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baem doesn't manage to clinch there - Schietzelt circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Baem clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Baem manages to break the clinch.
Wanderlei Schietzelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stan Baem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schietzelt takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Baem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baem 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Baem!
A victorious Stan Baem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Nacho Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with My Salsa blaring out of the sound system. Patrick Flannery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nacho Sanchez
vs
Flannery

191 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

TITAN
TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Nacho Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flannery.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flannery.
Flannery closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Flannery didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flannery trying to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Flannery keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because El Nacho Sanchez just wasn't active enough.

Flannery shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flannery is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flannery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Flannery defends it.
Flannery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez throwing shots but Flannery is blocking nicely.

Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flannery sees it coming and defends easily.
Flannery is looking to improve his position.
Flannery is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Flannery has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Flannery from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flannery moves into full guard.
Flannery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Flannery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Flannery keeps moving.
Flannery trying to control the position here.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flannery tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez with the ground and pound from mount.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flannery is looking to escape.
Flannery is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez looking to ground and pound but Flannery is blocking nicely.
Flannery is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is trying to escape the mount.

Sanchez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flannery can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Flannery just holding on.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Flannery to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flannery can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flannery holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanchez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Flannery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flannery looking to score a takedown here. Sanchez is defending well but Flannery drives through and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Flannery pushes his legs off easily.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flannery tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Flannery trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Flannery to sweep him here.
Flannery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flannery wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Flannery controlling Sanchez's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Patrick Flannery.
Flannery tries to clinch up

and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flannery's guard now.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Flannery keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Flannery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flannery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Flannery is keeping the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because El Nacho Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Flannery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Flannery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flannery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flannery is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Flannery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Flannery tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Flannery tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sanchez tries to buck Flannery off but Flannery is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flannery's best efforts.
Flannery content to control rather than advance.

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

Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flannery is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Flannery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Flannery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Sanchez tries to sprawl but Flannery drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Flannery is controlling him
Sanchez is pressing down on Flannery's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully.
Sanchez 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.
Flannery advances to half guard.
Flannery is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Flannery is controlling him
Flannery content to control rather than advance.
El Nacho Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Flannery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flannery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flannery is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Flannery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Flannery seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.

Flannery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Flannery postures up.
Flannery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flannery advances to half guard.

Flannery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flannery stalling away here and it's allowed Sanchez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but Flannery passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Flannery's lack of action.
Sanchez is not content to let Flannery control the position.
Sanchez striking from the bottom.
Sanchez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flannery postures up.
Flannery trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.

Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Check out the look on Sanchez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Flannery struggling a bit here.
Flannery tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Flannery is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flannery is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Flannery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flannery has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

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

Le
vs
Denis

177 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

TITAN
TITAN

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cung Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julien Denis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Denis if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Le tenderised Denis's leg. Denis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denis misses with the combination.
Denis moves out of range as Le throws a body kick.
Le lands with a slapping head kick.
Le slaps away a takedown attempt from Denis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Le.
Denis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le tries a head kick but it misses.
Denis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le.
Denis throws the left hand but Le avoids the punch easily.
Denis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le slips a jab from Denis.
Le throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Le.
Le connects with a high kick.
Denis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Le counters with a nice kick to the body.
Denis misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Le throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Le thuds his shin into the meat of Denis's side.
Denis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Le.
Cung Le is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denis looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Le thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Denis if he has to take too many more of those.
Le throws a head kick that half lands.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denis.
Denis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le lands a front kick.
Le goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Le lands with a kick to the ribs.
Le keeps Denis at a distance using the push kick.
Denis fails to land with a series of punches.
Le throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Denis misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Le slams his shin into Denis's torso.
Le throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A thudding body kick lands there by Le!
Denis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Le.
Le scores with a leg kick.
Le tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denis is looking to chop away at Le's legs.
Le avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denis tries to clinch but Le is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Le.
Denis tries to clinch there but Le circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julien Denis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cung Le is winning the standup battle so far.
Le throws a head kick that misses.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Denis moves out of range easily.
Le throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Denis misses.
Denis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le avoids it really well and circles away.
Le lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Denis.
A head kick misses from Le.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Denis moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Le.
Nice sprawl there from Le as Denis shoots in.
Le takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Le pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Denis is breathing heavily.
Le throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le misses with a head kick.
Denis looks to clinch
and Le makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Denis really felt that one!
Le showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denis.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le connects with a high kick.
Le dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denis. That did some damage!
Le tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Le.
Le throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cung Le dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Le fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denis's sensitive parts.
Le tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le throws a nice inside leg kick.
Le walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Denis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Le.
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Denis moves out of range easily.
Denis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis wants to clinch up but Le keeps it at a distance.
Le lands with a kick to the ribs.
Le keeps the fight on the outside.
Denis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Le finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Le plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Le throws a sloppy head kick and Denis moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le looks for the body kick but Denis saw that one coming.
Le throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cung Le seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le lands a head kick. Denis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denis is defended easily by Le.
Le cracks the inside of Denis's front leg.
Denis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Le lands but Denis takes it in his stride.
Le misses with an attempted mid kick.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denis can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Le.
Le plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Denis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Le has got the better of the exchanges.
No joy there for Denis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Le.
Le looks to land a body kick but Denis moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denis tries for a takedown but Le sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denis shoots in looking for a takedown but Le manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Denis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cung Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julien Denis.
Denis shoots for a takedown but Le saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le delivers a nice body kick.
Le throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Denis takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cung Le showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cung Le!
Cung Le gave a mention to TITAN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tide Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Hollett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by TV on the radio- DLZ. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Watson
vs
Hollett

189 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Scotia Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tide Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Hollett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a straight right.
Watson looks to clinch
and Hollett counters with a straight right hand.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollett misses with a wild body shot.
Hollett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollett.
Watson misses with the combination.
Hollett fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson wants to clinch
and Hollett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hollett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Hollett just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Hollett counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hollett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Hollett lands a glancing blow to the side of Watson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson scores with a three punch combo!
Hollett swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hollett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollett throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollett throws out the jab.
Watson looks to land a combination but Hollett avoids it well.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson tries to clinch but Hollett is having none of it.
Hollett works the jab nicely.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Hollett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roger Hollett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollett throws a combination. Watson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Tide Watson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollett. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollett takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollett looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hollett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hollett lands a body shot.
Hollett works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Hollett misses with the combination.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Hollett scores with a four punch combination!
Hollett fails to land with a series of punches.
Hollett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hollett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Hollett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tide Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hollett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hollett tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hollett looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Hollett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Hollett misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Hollett. Beautiful body shot.
Hollett jabs at Watson's body.
Hollett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hollett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Hollett digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Hollett sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hollett misses with a two punch combination.
Hollett lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Hollett lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hollett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollett swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Hollett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollett.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Hollett had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Watson misses
and Hollett counters with a left and a right that stings Watson.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hollett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollett misses with a wild body shot.
Hollett throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hollett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tide Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hollett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hollett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson is looking to clinch but Hollett is avoiding it.
Watson avoids the body shot from Hollett.
Hollett stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollett takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Hollett lands with a nice body punch.
Watson avoids the body shot from Hollett.
Hollett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hollett thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollett looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Hollett missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tide Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Hollett coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hollett lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Hollett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watson. Watson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Hollett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollett misses with the combination.
Hollett thows a body shot but no joy.
Hollett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hollett thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson tries to clinch but Hollett moves away
and Hollett counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hollett. Beautiful body shot.
Hollett throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hollett both land. Nice combination.
Hollett lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hollett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Hollett as he connects with a hook.

Watson is rocked!
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Hollett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollett looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hollett jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Watson misses with a combination
and Hollett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollett scores with a one two! Watson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hollett stuns Watson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roger Hollett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollett works over Watson's head and body with a nice combination.
Hollett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Watson backs up against the cage.
Hollett swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollett lands with a good body shot.
Hollett looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Hollett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Hollett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollett.
Hollett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
A combination from Hollett does no damage.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hollett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollett counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollett misses with a double jab.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hollett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollett thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollett as he jumps to the side.
Hollett is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hollett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watson misses with a body punch
and Hollett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollett works Watson's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollett lands with a good body shot.
Watson walks into a stiff left hand from Hollett.
Hollett lands a jab-cross combination.
Hollett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollett scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hollett swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Hollett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hollett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tide Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Hollett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hollett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollett digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson closes the distance but Hollett moves to the side
and Hollett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollett catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hollett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollett counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollett scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Watson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollett takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Hollett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson tries to clinch
and Hollett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollett looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hollett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Hollett misses with a body shot.
Hollett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Hollett.
Watson looks to clinch
and Hollett counters with a right hand to the body.
Watson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hollett.
Hollett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Watson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Hollett. That snapped Watson's head back.
Hollett lands a jab to the nose.
Watson tries to clinch
and Hollett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hollett.
Hollett works the jab nicely.
Hollett swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Hollett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Hollett.
Hollett lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollett misses the shot to the body.
Hollett misses with a wild combination.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollett lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hollett lands a glancing blow to the side of Watson's head.
Hollett scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hollett.
Hollett staying out of range there.
Tide Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollett. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollett misses with a wild body shot.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Hollett slips the punch.
Hollett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollett throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hollett looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Hollett!
Roger Hollett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Scotia Wear, into his post fight interview.

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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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Liberatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberatore has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Kick In The Door as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ray
vs
Liberatore

182 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

TITAN
TITAN

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Liberatore!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberatore throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Liberatore connects with a high kick.
Liberatore throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Liberatore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ray on the side of the head.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Liberatore.
Liberatore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ray back to the cage. Liberatore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Jack Ray has been cut.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liberatore.
Ray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liberatore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Liberatore connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.

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

Ray is rocked!
Liberatore scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray blocks a head kick by Liberatore.
Liberatore circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ray to the canvas! Ray doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Liberatore keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JC Liberatore!
After the big win, JC Liberatore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TITAN and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.