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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Sear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vin Sear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sear
vs
Alves

178 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
29
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vin Sear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davi Alves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sear moves out of range as Alves strikes.

Alves gets tackled into the cage by Sear. Sear maintains the clinch.
Sear throws an elbow that misses.
Sear using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sear pushes off an throws an elbow but Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sear.
Sear throws an elbow but it misses.
Sear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Sear throws an elbow that misses.
Sear missing with knees to the body.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alves's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves blocks an elbow strike.
Sear comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sear throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves is trying to break free.
Alves avoids a wild elbow strike from Sear.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Alves is rocked!
Sear lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alves to his knees! Sear keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vin Sear!
Vin Sear took some time post fight to say the following; 'Like to thank Milwaukkees Best energy supplements. My manager all my training partners at the Sweat Lodge best gym in New york'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, one bourbon one scotch one beer. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Axelsson
vs
Roberts

188 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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, Ansgar Axelsson!
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, John Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Axelsson rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts pushes Axelsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Axelsson.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Axelsson keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Axelsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Axelsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Axelsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Axelsson works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Axelsson stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson lands with a left to the head.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Roberts tries to circle away but Axelsson has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Axelsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberts's elbow.
Axelsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axelsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Axelsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsson.
Roberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Axelsson is looking to land body kicks.
Axelsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Roberts in the body.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Axelsson tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Roberts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Axelsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crunch! Axelsson slams his shin into Roberts's torso.
Axelsson scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Axelsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Axelsson breaks the clinch.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsson.
Axelsson looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Axelsson throws a leg kick which misses Roberts's front leg but catches the back leg as Roberts tries to avoid it.
Roberts checks the leg kick.
Roberts misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Axelsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Axelsson clinches with his opponent.
Roberts tries to break free but Axelsson pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Axelsson has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsson digs a right hand underneath Roberts's ribcage. Roberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roberts looks gassed!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Axelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Axelsson forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Axelsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Axelsson.
Axelsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberts wants to break free but Axelsson has control.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ansgar Axelsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsson slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Axelsson.
A short right from Axelsson on the inside.
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!
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.

Roberts is rocked!
A short left from Axelsson.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsson finish him?
Axelsson dips a shoulder and cracks Roberts with a mighty uppercut! Roberts falls back against the cage and Axelsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Roberts is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Axelsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Axelsson!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fullington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kull Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fullington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fullington
vs
Conan

188 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fullington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fullington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Conan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Conan tests Fullington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conan lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Conan - that will leave a mark!
Fullington is breathing heavily.
Conan scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan lands a high kick!
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fullington. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fullington throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Conan.
Conan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fullington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Conan throws a series of punches but Fullington avoids them all with ease.
Kull Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conan lands with a hook. Fullington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conan's corner calls for a 1-2. Conan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Conan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conan.
Conan connects with a nice looking jab.
Conan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fullington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fullington thows a body shot but no joy.
Conan swings for the body but Fullington moves out of range.
Conan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Fullington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conan thuds his shin into the meat of Fullington's side.
Conan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fullington's head.
Conan rushes Fullington with punches - Fullington moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Fullington goes down! Conan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kull Conan!

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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Sanchez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Luiz
vs
Sanchez

170 cm
23
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, David Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz misses with a looping right.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Luiz.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
A big right from Luiz misses.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Luiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Luiz connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Jose Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Luiz's body. Luiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Luiz circles away.
Some wild striking there from Luiz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Luiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez works Luiz's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez cracks Luiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luiz throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luiz doesn't seem bothered though.

Luiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Luiz is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Luiz. Luiz maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is leaning against Luiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luiz goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez clobbers Luiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.

Sanchez forces Luiz back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez has Luiz pressed against the cage, preventing Luiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Luiz is breathing heavily.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Luiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Luiz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Luiz is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez works on Luiz's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Luiz prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Luiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luiz or not.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luiz taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez is leaning against Luiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez cracks Luiz with a nice body shot.
Luiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Luiz goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Luiz moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Luiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Luiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Luiz's ribs.
Sanchez cracks Luiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luiz.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Luiz scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Luiz wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Luiz is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Luiz circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luiz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luiz lands the left hand.

Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Luiz tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Luiz tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Luiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez working Luiz over with knees to the body.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Luiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luiz blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luiz digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Luiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Luiz blocks the body kick.
Luiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
Luiz misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Luiz moves out of range easily.
Luiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Luiz saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Luiz takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Luiz misses.

Luiz rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luiz's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luiz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Luiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Luiz won't want to take too many of those.
Luiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Luiz misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez is working Luiz over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Luiz's ribcage.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luiz's face.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Luiz blocks a body shot from Sanchez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working Luiz over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luiz.
David Luiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luiz blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Luiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Luiz's takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Sanchez!

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A

C
B

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 Johnson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drewnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Drewnski has chosen MOSKAU-RAMMSTEIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johnson Briggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Drewnski's chin.

Briggs
vs
Drewnski

179 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

182 cm
23
153 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnson Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drewnski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drewnski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drewnski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.

Briggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Briggs moves nicely into side control.
Briggs slows the pace down.
Briggs trying to control the position but Drewnski is working away.
Briggs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Drewnski!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs controlling his opponent.
Briggs lands a big shot there that rocks Drewnski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Briggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Briggs wants to control the pace but Drewnski is squirming around nicely.
Briggs breaks from Drewnski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drewnski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Drewnski is bucking up trying to escape but Briggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Briggs landing strikes from the mount and Drewnski is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Briggs controlling the pace for now.
Briggs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drewnski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Briggs working Drewnski over with strikes here.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briggs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Briggs raining down hammerfists from mount.

Drewnski is rocked!
Briggs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drewnski is still in real trouble! Can Briggs finish him?

Drewnski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Briggs locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Drewnski is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnson Briggs!
Post fight, Johnson Briggs took to the microphone: 'Let's Say This... Sonic Collects Rings For Five Levels and Then He Gets a Shot At The Boss. I've Beat 5 Guys With Submissions.... Where The Fuck Is My TITLE SHOT?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Firnanda Talha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chris Brown - Look at me now. Bobby Mann will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Firnanda Talha
vs
Mann

175 cm
24
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmad Firnanda Talha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann scores with a hook.

Mann moves into range and clinches up with Firnanda Talha.
Mann wants to break free but Firnanda Talha has control.

Firnanda Talha is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Firnanda Talha persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mann working a defensive guard but Firnanda Talha manages to pass into side control anyway.

Firnanda Talha tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
Mann is looking for a sweep.

Firnanda Talha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann being controlled for a moment.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Firnanda Talha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann wants to control but Firnanda Talha is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mann is staying active underneath Firnanda Talha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann gets full guard.
Firnanda Talha trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann 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.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firnanda Talha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firnanda Talha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Firnanda Talha throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firnanda Talha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann controls Firnanda Talha momentarily but Firnanda Talha frees himself.
Firnanda Talha passes into half guard.
Firnanda Talha 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.
Mann is trying to stand.
Firnanda Talha wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Firnanda Talha prevents Mann from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firnanda Talha wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Nice strikes from Firnanda Talha there.
Mann is trying to control but can't.

Firnanda Talha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mann is pressing down on Firnanda Talha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Firnanda Talha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mann looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Firnanda Talha is defending well. Mann quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Firnanda Talha has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mann celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Mann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Fedoseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedoseev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slipknot - Psychosocial. Henderson has chosen Til I Collapse as his entrance music. Vasily Fedoseev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fedoseev
vs
Henderson

165 cm
28
154 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedoseev with a jab.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Fedoseev seems unphased.

Fedoseev lands a big right hand that sends Henderson crashing to the mat! Fedoseev stays standing though and waves Henderson back to his feet!

Henderson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedoseev swivels and escapes.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedoseev finish him?
Fedoseev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Fedoseev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Fedoseev avoids nicely.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Fedoseev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedoseev lands with a left to the head.
Fedoseev scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedoseev can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedoseev.

Fedoseev pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Fedoseev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fedoseev manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Fedoseev's guard.

Fedoseev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a strike but Fedoseev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fedoseev trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Fedoseev throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fedoseev's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson postures up in Fedoseev's guard and throws a big left but Fedoseev blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Fedoseev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedoseev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.

Fedoseev kicks Henderson off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Fedoseev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedoseev walks away with a smile on his face. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasily Fedoseev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedoseev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fedoseev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedoseev moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Fedoseev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Fedoseev looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fedoseev slips a straight right by Henderson.
Fedoseev catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedoseev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasily Fedoseev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fedoseev takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson blocking some punches.

Fedoseev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henderson can't fight it off and eventually Fedoseev manages to take the fight to the floor. Henderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Fedoseev tries to pass.

Fedoseev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fedoseev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fedoseev has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Fedoseev dominated that round.
That's time! Fedoseev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fedoseev instigates a clinch.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fedoseev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.

Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedoseev uses from the top position.
Fedoseev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fedoseev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Fedoseev scoring with some ground and pound.
Fedoseev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fedoseev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Fedoseev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoseev trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fedoseev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fedoseev postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Fedoseev won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Fedoseev throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fedoseev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fedoseev, into his guard.

Fedoseev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedoseev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Fedoseev's legs - danger averted.
Fedoseev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fedoseev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Fedoseev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fedoseev's guard.
Fedoseev is looking to escape.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Fedoseev defending well.

Fedoseev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Vasily Fedoseev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.

Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Fedoseev defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vasily Fedoseev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fedoseev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedoseev tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasily Fedoseev is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedoseev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vasily Fedoseev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fedoseev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Fedoseev gets caught flat footed, as Henderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fedoseev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Fedoseev in his guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Fedoseev from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fedoseev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fedoseev has Henderson in his guard.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Fedoseev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedoseev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fedoseev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedoseev looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fedoseev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fedoseev looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedoseev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benson Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedoseev trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Fedoseev throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fedoseev trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Vasily Fedoseev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedoseev has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fedoseev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fedoseev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fedoseev!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benson Henderson.
Well Fedoseev 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Fedoseev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre has chosen When the Saints Go Marching In as his entrance music. Nelson Hopper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hopper
vs
St Andre

155 cm
28
148 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
22
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Hopper!
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, Benjamin St Andre!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hopper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. St Andre is trying to defend but Hopper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hopper wants to pass to mount but St Andre is defending the position.
St Andre is trying to stand.
St Andre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopper working St Andre over with strikes.
Hopper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
St Andre is trying to control but can't.

Hopper is looking for a kimura but St Andre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hopper to get the leverage.
Hopper moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopper controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hopper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hopper lands a few punches from side control.
Hopper throws an elbow but St Andre slips to the side and avoids it well.
St Andre wants to control but Hopper postures up.
Hopper scores with punches from side control.
Hopper lands an elbow.

Hopper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Andre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Andre tries to buck Hopper off but Hopper is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopper cracks St Andre with a big elbow.
Hopper throws an elbow but St Andre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hopper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
St Andre is trying to improve his position.

Hopper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hopper scoring with punches and elbows.
Hopper wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Andre keeps working.
St Andre is trying to control Hopper's posture but Hopper avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Andre taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hopper working away.
Hopper grinds an elbow into St Andre's temple.

St Andre is rocked!
Hopper working the ground and pound.
St Andre is still in real trouble! Can Hopper finish him?
Hopper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and St Andre looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hopper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Hopper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brozc Panicaci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vash Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panicaci comes to the cage accompanied by GAP!. Vash Struker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Panicaci
vs
Struker

192 cm
29
257 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brozc Panicaci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vash Struker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panicaci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Struker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panicaci lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Struker swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Panicaci counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panicaci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panicaci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panicaci throws a big right hand that misses.
Panicaci throws a big right hand that misses.
Panicaci trying to control the position from guard on top but Struker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panicaci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panicaci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker keeping moving, preventing Panicaci from controlling successfully.
Struker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panicaci.
Panicaci trying to control but Struker is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brozc Panicaci wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Struker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panicaci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panicaci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panicaci scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Struker enables Panicaci to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Struker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panicaci won't allow Struker to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panicaci wants to control from the top but Struker keeps moving.
Panicaci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Struker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panicaci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panicaci throws a big right hand that misses.
Panicaci throws a big right hand that misses.
Panicaci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panicaci throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panicaci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Panicaci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Panicaci scores with a shot to the body.
Panicaci tests Struker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vash Struker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Panicaci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Struker!

Panicaci is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Struker is surviving well by controlling Panicaci's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panicaci misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Panicaci controlling from the full mount.
Panicaci landing punches.
Struker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panicaci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panicaci landing shots from mount.
Panicaci is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Struker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Struker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panicaci shoots for a takedown but Struker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Panicaci is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Struker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panicaci dips to his left and cracks Struker with an uppercut!
Panicaci throws a head kick that misses.

Panicaci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Struker quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Panicaci there.
Panicaci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struker can do to turn this around?
Panicaci is trying to control. Struker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panicaci thows a huge punch but Struker dodges it nicely.
Panicaci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panicaci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker wants to get back to his feet.
Panicaci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Panicaci scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panicaci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panicaci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Struker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panicaci stalling.
Panicaci lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panicaci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panicaci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Panicaci missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Panicaci thows a huge punch but Struker dodges it nicely.
Struker wants to get back to his feet.
Panicaci thows a huge punch but Struker dodges it nicely.
Panicaci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struker is in trouble now - Panicaci has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Panicaci cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Struker is breathing heavily.
Panicaci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Panicaci scoring with strikes but Struker is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struker is bucking up trying to escape but Panicaci cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Panicaci lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panicaci lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Panicaci cracks Struker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Panicaci lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Struker is rocked!
Panicaci in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Struker is still in real trouble! Can Panicaci finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Panicaci! Struker is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brozc Panicaci!
Brozc Panicaci took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Licud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Licud could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to CId Pollendina's chin.

Licud
vs
Pollendina

177 cm
22
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Licud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CId Pollendina!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollendina throws a sloppy head kick and Licud moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Pollendina misses its intended target.
No joy there for Licud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollendina doesn't manage to clinch there - Licud circles away.
Pollendina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Licud looks to land a body kick but Pollendina moved away.
Pollendina shoots in and drives through. Licud sprawls well.
CId Pollendina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licud throws a right hand that Pollendina ducks under and follows up with a left that Pollendina also avoids with ease.
Licud misses with a leg kick.
Pollendina scores with a nice head shot.
Licud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollendina leaves Licud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Licud misses with a body shot.
Pollendina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Licud at a distance.
Licud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Licud throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licud looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollendina is just out of range.
Licud misses with a two punch combination.
Licud moves out of range as Pollendina strikes.
Licud moves out of range of the strikes.
Licud looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollendina is just out of range.
Licud tries to work over Pollendina's front leg with a kick but Pollendina checks it.
Pollendina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Licud ducks right into an uppercut from Pollendina.
Nice defenses there by Pollendina.
Pollendina lands with a kick to the temple. Licud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pollendina scores with a punch to the head.
Pollendina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollendina throws a nice head kick!
Pollendina connects with a single shot there.
Pollendina is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licud closes the distance and clinches up with Pollendina, looking for a takedown. Licud pushes Pollendina against the cage but Pollendina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pollendina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pollendina happy to just control the position for now.
Pollendina tries to move to mount but Licud blocks the move with his legs.
Pollendina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Licud keeps working.
Pollendina tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Licud is looking to reverse the position.
Pollendina trying to control the position but Licud is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina lands a decent elbow from side control.

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

Pollendina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Licud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Licud wants to control but Pollendina postures up.
Licud manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pollendina is refusing to be controlled, as Licud sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Licud.
Pollendina wants to control but Licud is keeping busy.

Pollendina actively working from the bottom here.
Pollendina is trying to control but can't.
Licud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pollendina is looking to control Licud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pollendina avoid being mounted?
Pollendina regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Licud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollendina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Pollendina manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Licud throws a series of punches but Pollendina moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pollendina lands with a hook. Licud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Licud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pollendina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollendina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Licud.
Pollendina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Licud is able to avoid easily.
Licud misses with a body kick.
Licud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollendina tries to avoid it but Licud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollendina to the ground. Pollendina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Licud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Licud misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pollendina drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pollendina trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Licud manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Licud is looking to work some ground and pound but Pollendina has wrist control.
Pollendina looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licud throws a big elbow that misses.
CId Pollendina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Licud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pollendina pulls Licud in close to prevent any damage.

Pollendina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Licud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Licud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pollendina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Licud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pollendina trying to keep a closed guard but Licud is proving a slippery customer.
Licud pushing down on Pollendina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina moves into full guard.
Licud is in close to Pollendina's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Licud trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollendina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Licud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!

Pollendina looking for a triangle here. Licud is fighting it but it looks tight! Pollendina pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Licud is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). CId Pollendina! CId Pollendina retains his lightweight title!