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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Man
vs
Hall

180 cm
30
179 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

182 cm
32
179 lbs
15 - 27 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hall.

Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Hall.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Bat Man has been cut.

Man turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hall is pushing Man's head away, looking to escape. Man manages to hold on to the position though.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Man is trying to ground and pound but Hall uses the momentary lack of control by Man to regain half guard.

Man seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.

Man is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hall dives on top into guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hall stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Man shoots in.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Man is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Bat Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Hall throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.

Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bat Man's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man checks a leg kick.
A big right from Man misses.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Hall scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Man throws a combination that misses

and Hall moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man looking for a takedown.
Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hall working hard to break the clinch.

Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.

Man looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Man drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to control.

Hall pushes Man off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jesse Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hall did well to prevent Man getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Man seems to be looking for submissions.

Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bat Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bat Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man fails with the takedown
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Hall leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hall manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hall's guard.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Hall!
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!
Hall scoring with punches to the head and body.

Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Man's guard.

Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.

Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man blocks the body kick.
Hall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hall lands a two punch combo.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesse Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall misses with a double jab.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hall misses with a straight left.
Hall walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jesse Hall!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jesse Hall!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jesse Hall!

Jesse Hall wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hippo Maimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TinY Toon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maimer
vs
Toon

210 cm
24
277 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hippo Maimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TinY Toon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maimer has managed to clinch.
Toon jumps guard but Maimer stands there with Toon around his waist. Toon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Maimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toon tries to clinch but Maimer is having none of it.
Maimer throws a hook but Toon blocks it.
Toon misses with a series of wild punches.
Maimer swings widly with a right hand
and Toon counters with a right hand to the body.
Toon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maimer jabs Toon right on the nose. Toon blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Toon slips a jab and a cross from Maimer.

Maimer gets tackled into the cage by Toon. Toon maintains the clinch.
Toon wants to break the clinch but can't.

Maimer manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maimer forces Toon back against the cage and clinches.
Toon missing with knees to the body.
Maimer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Toon moves into range and clinches up with Maimer.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toon wants to clinch up but Maimer keeps it at a distance.
Toon cracks the inside of Maimer's front leg.
Toon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maimer.
Maimer tries to clinch up.

Toon darts in and clinches Maimer up against the cage.
Toon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maimer just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maimer tries a body shot but Toon blocks it.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Maimer as Toon shoots in.
Hippo Maimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TinY Toon.
Maimer tries to clinch up.

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

Maimer breaks the clinch.
Maimer throws a leg kick but Toon checks it.

Maimer moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toon.
Maimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Toon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toon.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maimer is looking to clinch but Toon is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toon misses with the combination.
Toon looks for a takedown but Maimer sprawls well.
Maimer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maimer moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maimer. Toon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Maimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Maimer moves into range and clinches up with Toon.
A right hook to the body lands for Toon.

Maimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toon feints a jab promting Maimer to slip. Toon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maimer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toon slips a jab from Maimer.
Maimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maimer's waist but Maimer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toon off to one side.
Maimer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Maimer pushes Toon up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Maimer misses.
Toon shoots for a takedown but Maimer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toon duly obliges.

It looks like Hippo Maimer has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maimer moves into range and clinches up with Toon.

Maimer manages to break the clinch.

Maimer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toon's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippo Maimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hippo Maimer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Toon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maimer, pushing him back against the cage.
Maimer lands an uppercut.
Toon can't break the clinch.
Toon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maimer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toon shoots in for a takedown but Maimer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maimer misses with a combination
and Toon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Toon does no damage.
Toon moves in looking to clinch but Maimer pushes him off.
Toon closes the distance and clinches up with Maimer, looking for a takedown. Toon pushes Maimer against the cage but Maimer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hippo Maimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TinY Toon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maimer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toon.
Toon is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Toon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maimer slips a jab and a cross from Toon.
Maimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Toon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maimer misses with a hook

and Toon moves into the clinch.

Maimer manages to break the clinch.
Toon misses with a two punch combination.
Toon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maimer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maimer tries to clinch but Toon moves out of range.
Toon looks for a takedown but Maimer sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Toon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Maimer rushes Toon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toon wants to clinch

and Maimer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Maimer manages to break the clinch.
Hippo Maimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maimer tries to bum rush Toon with a series of wild strikes but Toon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maimer tries to clinch up but Toon circles away and keeps his distance.
Toon circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maimer is looking to clinch but Toon is avoiding it.
Maimer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toon tries for a takedown but Maimer circles away easily

and Maimer counters by clinching up.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Maimer closes the distance and pushes Toon back into the cage.

Maimer manages to break the clinch.
Hippo Maimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Maimer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maimer throws a sloppy head kick and Toon moves out of range easily.
Maimer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toon wants to clinch up but Maimer keeps it at a distance.
Toon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maimer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maimer.
Nice takedown defense from Maimer. No joy for Toon on that attempt.
Toon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maimer's waist but Maimer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toon off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maimer pinned against the cage. Maimer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maimer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Maimer takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maimer blocks a body shot from Toon.
Toon is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippo Maimer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hippo Maimer's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Maimer moves into the clinch successfully.
Toon wants to break free but Maimer has control.

Toon successfully pulls guard.
Maimer postures up and lands a big shot to Toon's brow.
Maimer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toon's guard.

Toon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maimer is aware though and is defending well.
Toon wants to get back to his feet but Maimer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maimer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maimer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maimer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toon's head.
Maimer is looking to stand up but Toon won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maimer throws an elbow that misses. Toon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maimer's guard. Nice move by Toon!

Maimer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Toon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maimer punishes Toon's body with a nice straight punch.
Toon wants to clinch but Maimer slips to the side

and Maimer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toon won't be happy with that.
Maimer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Maimer decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maimer avoids it really well and circles away.
Maimer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toon eats them both and turns towards Maimer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maimer closes the distance and pushes Toon back into the cage.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maimer circles away.
Toon misses with a combination

and Maimer moves into the clinch.
Hippo Maimer has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Maimer breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toon wants to break free but Maimer has control.

Maimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maimer wants to clinch up but Toon keeps it at a distance.
Toon tries to clinch but Maimer is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toon tries to clinch but Maimer is having none of it.
Maimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Toon counters with a one-two to the body.
Maimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toon misses with a double jab
and Maimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toon tries to close the distance and clinch but Maimer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maimer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maimer misses with a left hand
and Toon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Toon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toon wants a takedown but no success here.
Hippo Maimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TinY Toon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maimer tries to clinch
enabling Toon to counter with a crisp jab.
Toon misses with a body kick.
Toon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maimer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Maimer clinches up with Toon and pushes him back against the cage.

Toon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Maimer gets a clinch.

Maimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Maimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maimer throws a lazy uppercut
and Toon counters with a left to the body.
TinY Toon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maimer wants to clinch up but Toon keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hippo Maimer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maimer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Hippo Maimer!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Hippo Maimer!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Hippo Maimer!

Hippo Maimer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Its a Fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thompson
vs
Steel

187 cm
22
179 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
181 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Steel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Steel feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Steel darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.

Steel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steel happy to just control the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Steel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Steel tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steel throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel instigates a clinch.

Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel lands a two punch combo.

Steel drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Steel lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Steel breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Julius Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Steel.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Steel 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.

Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
Steel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Steel drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.

Steel breaks the clinch.

Steel moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
A cross from Steel lands.
Julius Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.

Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steel on his heels. He'll look to pass Steel's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson prevents Steel from getting back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Steel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thompson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Steel slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick.
Steel throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Steel.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Thompson backs away looking to recover.
Thompson checks a low kick from Steel.

Steel has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.

Steel breaks the clinch.
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!
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Steel connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson is looking to wear down Steel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Steel takes the fight into the clinch.

Steel pulls Thompson into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Steel is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Julius Steel!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Julius Steel!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Julius Steel!

Julius Steel wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maned Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Shane Samuelsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Samuelsson
vs
Khalidov

188 cm
24
289 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

199 cm
19
290 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
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, Maned Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalidov scores a takedown into full mount!
Khalidov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Samuelsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Samuelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samuelsson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Samuelsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Samuelsson is positioning himself well to prevent Khalidov advancing to mount.

Samuelsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Khalidov. Oh but Samuelsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Khalidov goes limp - he's gone! Samuelsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Samuelsson!
Shane Samuelsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [GTI] Divine Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beard Scallywags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scallywags might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. David Abbott Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scallywags
vs
Abbott Jr

200 cm
24
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
247 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ironhand Fightwear (Everything $9.00 or less!)
Rampage Fightwear

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beard Scallywags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abbott Jr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scallywags misses with a left hand

and Abbott Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scallywags wants to control but Abbott Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abbott Jr throwing shots but Scallywags is blocking nicely.
Abbott Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scallywags avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abbott Jr.
Scallywags wants to improve his position but Abbott Jr is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abbott Jr connects with a nice short shot to Scallywags's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abbott Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abbott Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abbott Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Scallywags is rocked!
Abbott Jr scores with a big shot! Scallywags's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Scallywags! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Abbott Jr!
David Abbott Jr gave a mention to Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang has chosen Manu Chao-Bongo Bong as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maldonado
vs
Awang Bang

195 cm
28
209 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
28
203 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Awang Bang.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Awang Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maldonado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Awang Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Awang Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Maldonado is defending well.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Awang Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maldonado is trying to get back to half guard.

Awang Bang tries for a kimura but Maldonado is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maldonado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awang Bang pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Maldonado is looking for a triangle but Awang Bang pushes his legs off easily.

Awang Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Awang Bang slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Awang Bang is working for a kimura but Maldonado is defending it quite comfortably.

Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Awang Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Maldonado defends the submission attempt.

Maldonado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is working for a submission of some sort.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.

Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awang Bang pulls his head out easily.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura here.
Maldonado tries to roll over but Awang Bang keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.

Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.

Awang Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldonado defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Awang Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Awang Bang prevents Maldonado from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maldonado gets caught flat footed, as Awang Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maldonado 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.

Maldonado has his foot on Awang Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Awang Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Awang Bang slips nicely into half guard.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but Maldonado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Awang Bang to get the leverage.

Awang Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Maldonado defends the submission attempt.
Maldonado is trying to get back to full guard.

Awang Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldonado sees it coming and defends easily.

Maldonado is defending against the submission attempts here by Awang Bang.

Awang Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldonado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maykel Awang Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awang Bang pulls his head out easily.

Maldonado actively working from the bottom here.

Awang Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Maldonado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Awang Bang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Awang Bang's back!

Maldonado is looking for the choke from the back position but Awang Bang is controlling his hands well.

Maldonado is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Awang Bang knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Awang Bang for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Maldonado looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado doesn't have the hooks in and Awang Bang manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Awang Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Awang Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maldonado is looking for a triangle but Awang Bang pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Maldonado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Awang Bang passes into half guard.

Awang Bang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Awang Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldonado sees it coming and defends easily.
Awang Bang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Awang Bang prevents Maldonado from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maldonado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Awang Bang.
Maldonado is wriggling around trying to escape.

Awang Bang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Maldonado working to try and regain half guard.

Awang Bang has hold of Maldonado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maldonado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Awang Bang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maldonado is surviving well by controlling Awang Bang's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldonado tries to reverse the position but Awang Bang maintains control.

Awang Bang working for a submission but Maldonado is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykel Awang Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Maldonado tries to sprawl but Awang Bang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maldonado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Awang Bang drops back looking for a leg! Maldonado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldonado manages to kick Awang Bang off! Awang Bang jumps back into Maldonado's guard.
Awang Bang passes Maldonado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Maldonado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awang Bang is working for a kimura but Maldonado is defending it quite comfortably.
Maldonado moves into full guard.
Awang Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maldonado is keeping the position for now.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maldonado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Awang Bang defends well.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Awang Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maldonado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Maldonado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Awang Bang defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Maldonado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Awang Bang is aware though and is defending well.

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

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado tries to improve position but can't.

Awang Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maldonado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maldonado tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Awang Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maldonado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maldonado gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Maykel Awang Bang!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Maykel Awang Bang!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Maykel Awang Bang!

Maykel Awang Bang wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Maykel Awang Bang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rutecki
vs
Piotrowski

180 cm
33
178 lbs
20 - 32 - 0

191 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 20 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Piotrowski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki is looking to land body kicks.
Rutecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piotrowski shoots and misses
and Rutecki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutecki thuds his right hand into Piotrowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutecki throws a head kick but Piotrowski moves out of range.
Marcin Piotrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutecki is looking to clinch but Piotrowski is avoiding it.
Piotrowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutecki counters with a two punch combo.
Rutecki cracks Piotrowski with an open hand slap.
Piotrowski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rutecki to counter with a crisp jab.
Dexter Rutecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Piotrowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piotrowski fails with the takedown
and Rutecki counters with a head kick.
Piotrowski blocks a head kick by Rutecki.
Piotrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutecki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Piotrowski really felt that one!
Piotrowski looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rutecki.

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

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

Rutecki forces Piotrowski back against the cage and clinches.
Rutecki lands a good knee to the midsection. Piotrowski won't want to take too many of those.
Rutecki lands an elbow inside that Piotrowski shrugs off.

It looks like Marcin Piotrowski has been cut.
Rutecki lands a nice elbow.

Piotrowski is rocked!
Rutecki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Piotrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutecki finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki lands an elbow just above Piotrowski 's eye.
Rutecki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Piotrowski's defenses.
Piotrowski is pressed against the cage. Rutecki pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Piotrowski! Two more big strikes from Rutecki and Piotrowski crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dexter Rutecki!