NLV - Killswitch (3) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Cory Steel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rua
vs
Steel

194 cm
29
212 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

184 cm
32
212 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua scores with a head kick.
A jab from Rua does it's job there.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua misses the jab.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua looks to clinch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Steel defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel cracks Rua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.

Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Rua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rua trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.
Rua throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Steel is wriggling around but Rua manages to pass to half guard.
Rua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel pushes Rua off looking to stand but Rua dives back in and keeps control.

Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Rua.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Rua winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!

Rua is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rua thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Rua misses with a head shot. Steel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rua stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua stops Steel from standing up.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Rua is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Steel scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rua finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel throws a one two combo.

Mauricio Rua's cut is getting worse.

Rua drives through and clinches with Steel against the cage.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to pull guard but Rua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Steel.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cory Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steel leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Rua moves into the clinch.

Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Rua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rua throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Rua moves to clinch but Steel breaks away
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mauricio Rua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua staying out of range there.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Jeez, Mauricio Rua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Steel misses with a hook.
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cory Steel!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Tightlips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herschel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tightlips
vs
Walker

188 cm
20
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
218 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Tightlips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herschel Walker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tightlips manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walker on his heels. He'll look to pass Walker's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tightlips stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Tightlips advances position into side control!
Tightlips working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tightlips's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tightlips wants to stand up but Walker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Walker moves into full guard.

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

Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tightlips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tightlips looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tightlips holds on and takes a little breather.

Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walker drops back looking for a leg! Tightlips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tightlips manages to kick Walker off! Walker jumps back into Tightlips's guard.
Tightlips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tightlips controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tightlips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tightlips holds on and takes a little breather.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tightlips is striking but Walker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herschel Walker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tightlips!
Walker misses with a head shot.
Walker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tightlips on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tightlips tries to get out of the position.
Tightlips wants to control but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tightlips's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tightlips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Walker! That's really hurt Tightlips and he's turned his back - Walker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Walker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herschel Walker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Velasquez
vs
Huerta

219 cm
24
278 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

195 cm
31
270 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huerta darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.
Huerta misses with a punch on the inside.
Velasquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huerta.
Velasquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huerta blocks it with crossed arms.
Huerta avoiding damage as Velasquez throws knees to the body.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Huerta looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Velasquez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Velasquez not doing much here.
Huerta is trying to stand up here but Velasquez is controlling him well.
Huerta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Huerta tries to roll over but Velasquez keeps him under control.
Huerta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huerta works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huerta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasquez escapes and throws Huerta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Huerta sneaks back into half guard.
Velasquez is trying to control. Huerta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huerta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez trying to control the pace.
Huerta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta is trying to stick to Velasquez's back but Velasquez is turning into Huerta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huerta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Velasquez.
Huerta is looking to sweep but instead, Velasquez has passed into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huerta wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez content to control rather than advance.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Huerta wants to improve his position but Velasquez is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huerta kicks off Velasquez and gets to his feet.

Huerta rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huerta.
Huerta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.

It looks like Whitepride Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velasquez trying to land knees to the body.
Huerta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velasquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huerta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velasquez misses with an elbow strike.
Huerta lands an uppercut.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huerta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huerta lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huerta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velasquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huerta is defending well for now.
Velasquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huerta.
Huerta looking to throw knees to the head but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks with his arms.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Huerta tries to land knees in the clinch but Velasquez avoids the damage to the body.
Huerta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Huerta looks gassed!
Velasquez digs a right hand into Huerta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huerta's gas tank.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huerta avoids it.
Velasquez scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Huerta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Velasquez.

Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Huerta clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whitepride Velasquez 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!

Velasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huerta throws a shot to the body.

Huerta has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Huerta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huerta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Huerta scores with a hook to the body.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasquez missing with knees to the body.
Huerta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Huerta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Velasquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huerta tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huerta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velasquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huerta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Huerta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Huerta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez avoiding damage as Huerta throws knees to the body.
Huerta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huerta pushes Velasquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Huerta - that landed with a thud.
Huerta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Huerta - that landed with a thud.
Huerta scores with a shoulder strike.
Max Huerta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huerta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huerta lands an elbow inside that Velasquez shrugs off.

Whitepride Velasquez's cut is getting worse.
Huerta lands a nice uppercut.

Whitepride Velasquez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Huerta lands with a light punch inside.
Huerta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Huerta - that landed with a thud.
Huerta lands a damaging elbow.
Huerta has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Huerta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huerta lands with a right to the head.

Jeez, Whitepride Velasquez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Huerta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huerta cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Huerta.
Huerta lands a knee to the body.
Huerta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huerta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez takes a shot to the head.
Huerta looking to throw knees to the head but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Velasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Huerta controls the action.
Huerta lands an elbow inside.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but Velasquez blocks with his arms.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Huerta lands a right hand.
Velasquez misses with some punches.
Huerta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Huerta.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Huerta lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velasquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huerta's brow.
Velasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Huerta controls his hands.
Huerta misses with an elbow over the top.
Huerta landing knees to the head.
Velasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huerta backwards.
Huerta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Huerta fails to land.
Huerta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huerta is defending well.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Huerta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huerta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huerta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Huerta.
Huerta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Huerta 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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Huerta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huerta.
Velasquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huerta moves away.
Huerta misses with a combination
and Velasquez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Max Huerta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez throws the kick towards the body but Huerta avoids it.

Huerta closes the distance and clinches.
Velasquez tries to land knees in the clinch but Huerta avoids the damage to the body.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huerta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huerta pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Huerta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huerta blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huerta lands a body shot.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Huerta lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huerta lands a right hand.
Huerta lands with a short head shot on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Huerta!
Max Huerta is the new super heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Indestructible . Vladimir Putin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lee
vs
Putin

195 cm
25
217 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

192 cm
29
205 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Putin tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Putin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putin shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Putin.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Putin on that attempt.
Putin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.

Putin is rocked!
Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Putin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Lee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Kronik blaring out of the sound system. Brian Adams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Adams
vs
Gordon

196 cm
31
265 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

195 cm
26
288 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gordon pinned against the cage. Gordon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Adams.
Gordon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Brian Adams has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Adams shoots in.
Gordon throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Adams swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gordon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gordon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordon, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Gordon tries to tie him up.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Gordon from breaking the clinch.

Adams successfully pulls guard.
Gordon tries to stand but Adams is controlling from the bottom.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Adams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams pushes Gordon off and gets back to his feet.
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon looking to stall.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gordon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordon leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Adams rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Adams throws a wild hook but Gordon just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Adams gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Gordon raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Gordon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Thomas

190 cm
30
245 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

225 cm
30
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!

Thomas lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Thomas stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Thomas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gillis's choice of entrance music: I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters. Conrado Guerra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamie Gillis's chin.

Guerra
vs
Gillis

193 cm
25
214 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrado Guerra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Gillis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillis keeps the fight on the outside.
Guerra lands a leg kick that knocks Gillis off balance momentarily.

Guerra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gillis blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerra is pressed up against the cage. Gillis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guerra down to the mat. Guerra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gillis. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gillis circles away.
Guerra moves away from the strike by Gillis.
Gillis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guerra slips a jab and a cross from Gillis.
Gillis tries to bum rush Guerra with a series of wild strikes but Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gillis leaves Guerra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guerra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra shoots in for a double leg but Gillis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Guerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillis stuns Guerra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gillis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Guerra fails with the takedown
and Gillis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillis misses with a wild body shot.
Gillis misses with a body shot.
Guerra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Guerra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gillis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gillis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guerra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gillis.
Guerra is trying to control the position but Gillis postures up.
Gillis wants to pass the guard but Guerra is keeping the position.
Gillis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerra wants to get back to his feet but Gillis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillis throwing strikes but missing.
Gillis with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gillis is controlling him.
Gillis content to stall in guard here.
Gillis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra wants to sweep here but Gillis controlling him for the moment.
Gillis trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
Gillis landing with the ground and pound.
Gillis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra is keeping the position for now.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing Gillis from controlling successfully.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gillis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gillis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guerra uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Guerra shoots in for a double leg but Gillis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gillis with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerra tries to clinch but Gillis is having none of it.
Gillis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerra.
Guerra closes the distance and clinches up with Gillis, looking for a takedown. Guerra pushes Gillis against the cage but Gillis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Guerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gillis defends it nicely.

Gillis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Gillis dominated that 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.

Gillis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Guerra.
Gillis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gillis lands with a shot to the body.
Gillis lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gillis works Guerra's body with a nice hook.
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!
Guerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gillis.
Gillis lands a strong strike to the head of Guerra. That's dazed him! Gillis looking to finish here. Guerra is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gillis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Gillis!
Jamie Gillis is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jamie Gillis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! for their support in the buildup to the fight.