UFC13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Washington
vs
Slice

181 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
Slice leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Slice forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Slice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slice off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Washington wants to clinch but Slice slips to the side

and Slice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Washington won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Washington down.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!

Slice makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Washington fails with the takedown.
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.

Washington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slice pushes Washington off and scrambles back to his feet.
Washington swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Slice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Slice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Slice is having none of it.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Slice with a nice head shot there.
Slice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington controls Slice momentarily but Slice frees himself.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slice tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slice chips away with some ground and pound.
Slice is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slice distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Slice distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice working some strikes from top position.
Slice advances position into side control!
Washington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Slice lands a few punches from side control.
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
Slice lands a few punches from side control.
Washington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slice's best efforts.
Slice thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington trying to hold on to Slice's head to control him but Slice postures up.
Slice lands strikes from half guard.
Washington has hold of Slice's hands but Slice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slice is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Slice shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Washington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slice working the head and body with strikes.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slice connects with a decent elbow.
Slice lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Slice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Washington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slice off and has taken his back!
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Washington looking to hold on to the position here but Slice rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Washington won't allow Slice to get back to his feet.
Washington trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Washington.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.

Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slice to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Washington has momentary wrist control but Slice slips an elbow through the middle.
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slice is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slice with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Slice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
Slice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slice landing with the ground and pound.
Washington looking to control.
Slice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slice landing with the ground and pound.
Slice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice with a nice head shot there.
Slice with a nice head shot there.
Slice landing with the ground and pound.
Slice lands a couple of digs.
Slice postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
Washington tries to strike from the bottom.
Slice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slice is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slice throwing strikes but missing.
Slice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington is trying to keep Slice in close.
Slice is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Washington leaves Slice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.

Washington clinches up against the cage.

Slice gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Washington regains guard.
Jimbo Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice landing with the ground and pound.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slice manages to get himself to full guard.

Slice has his feet on Washington's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slice tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slice to the ground. Slice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jason Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slice.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Jimbo Slice has been cut.
A head kick by Washington misses

and Slice counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slice working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Slice scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washington to see if he's OK.
Slice is putting a hurting on Washington here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slice is working Washington over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washington tries to bench press Slice off him but Slice keeps the position.
Washington takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Washington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slice scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washington to see if he's OK.
Slice is working Washington over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slice lands a nice forearm strike.
Washington struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to regain half guard here but Slice keeps moving and retains side control.
Washington wants to control but Slice postures up.
Slice looks up at the clock and then as Washington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slice smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Washington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Washington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Washington taking a bit of punishment here - Slice scoring with strikes.
Washington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slice cracks Washington with a big elbow.
Slice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slice landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Washington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Washington down.
Washington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slice scoring with punches from side control.
Jason Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice lands a few punches from side control.
Slice working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice lands an elbow.
Slice working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jimbo Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mystikal Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jericho
vs
Vinicius

170 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Catch Clothing

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mystikal Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius throws a right hand that Jericho ducks under and follows up with a left that Jericho also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Vinicius. No joy for Jericho on that attempt.
Vinicius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Vinicius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jericho back to the cage. Vinicius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vinicius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vinicius.
Vinicius moves out of range of the body kick.
Jericho throws a jab when Vinicius was well out of range.
Vinicius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho misses with a series of wild punches.
Markus Vinicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Vinicius.
Vinicius looks to land a combination but Jericho avoids it well.
Vinicius lands with a nice combination. Jericho backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Vinicius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vinicius scores with a one two! Jericho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinicius but Vinicius pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Oooh a lovely combination from Vinicius sends Jericho down but not out. Vinicius dives into side control looking to finish.

Jericho is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vinicius tries to move to full mount but Jericho actually manages to regain half guard.
Oh Jericho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jericho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jericho seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinicius is pressing down on Jericho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jericho is holding on for now.
Jericho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinicius scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinicius works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vinicius raining down shots from the mount!
Vinicius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vinicius with a couple of short strikes.
Vinicius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vinicius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vinicius landing punches.
Vinicius with the ground and pound from mount.
Vinicius drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jericho! More shots from Vinicius and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Vinicius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Da Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Coach
vs
Phelps

191 cm
31
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

207 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phelps is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Coach shoots in and bounces Phelps off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Coach drops back looking for a leg! Phelps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phelps manages to kick Coach off! Coach jumps back into Phelps's guard.
Coach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coach controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coach tries to free his leg and advance position but Phelps is retaining full guard.
Coach is pushing down on Phelps's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phelps is fighting to maintain full guard but Coach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coach moves into full mount! Phelps won't be happy about that!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coach quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Coach but it's paid off an Phelps is forced to tap! Nice work by Coach.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Da Coach!
Our winner, Da Coach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Harris had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Pat Miletich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harris
vs
Miletich

183 cm
21
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Harris counter with a right hand.

Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miletich is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miletich defending well though.

Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris throwing shots but Miletich is blocking nicely.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to take a breather but Miletich is having none of it.
Harris is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miletich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Harris wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Miletich is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris passes into half guard.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miletich is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris is pressing down on Miletich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miletich is holding on for now.
Harris stops Miletich from getting back to his feet.
Miletich is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Miletich defending well.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Miletich is keeping him busy.
Miletich won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Miletich is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miletich is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harris is trying to work for a kimura but Miletich is defending well.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Miletich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miletich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing strikes from the mount.

Miletich is rocked!

It looks like Pat Miletich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Miletich goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cliff Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevens
vs
Permitis

183 cm
19
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Permitis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Permitis trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Stevens is trying to control but can't.

Permitis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stevens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stevens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stevens wants to stand but Permitis has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Permitis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Permitis gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Permitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Permitis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens wants to stand but Permitis is controlling his posture from full guard.

Permitis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Permitis's head.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Permitis won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

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

Permitis looking for subs off his back but Stevens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Permitis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Permitis is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stevens gets to his feet - Permitis follows without any prompting.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Permitis circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens tries to bum rush Permitis with a series of wild strikes but Permitis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Permitis on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Stevens thuds a left hand into Permitis's body.
Stevens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Permitis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Permitis looks gassed!
Stevens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Permitis.
Permitis needs to keep his hands up - Stevens had a free shot at his head there.
Mike Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Permitis shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevens scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Permitis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
Stevens lands an overhand right.
Permitis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Permitis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Permitis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Permitis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Permitis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Permitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Permitis's waist but Permitis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Permitis shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Permitis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Permitis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Permitis is controlling well.

Permitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Permitis on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stevens is defending against the submission attempts here by Permitis.
Permitis is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Permitis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis 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.
Stevens trying to control here.
Permitis is taking a breather. Stevens says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Permitis is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.

Permitis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Permitis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevens's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Permitis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Permitis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Francois Permitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Permitis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

Permitis has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Permitis's guard.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Permitis is retaining full guard.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Permitis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Permitis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Permitis has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Permitis shoots and misses
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Permitis.
Permitis swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.

That has opened up Francois Permitis's cut even more.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Permitis throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Permitis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

The cut above Francois Permitis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Permitis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Permitis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Permitis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Permitis gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
Permitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Permitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a leg kick that misses.
Stevens scores with a shot to the body.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Permitis is avoiding it.

Stevens clinches.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Francois Permitis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stevens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Permitis prevents the takedown attempt.

Permitis has clasped his hands together around Stevens's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Permitis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stevens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Permitis's guard! Nice work there by Stevens!
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Permitis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
Permitis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Permitis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Permitis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Permitis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Permitis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens is looking to work some ground and pound but Permitis has wrist control.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Stevens stands up and waves to Permitis to follow him.
Stevens lunges at Permitis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Permitis's hand.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Permitis pushes him off.
Permitis shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Stevens clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Stevens.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Stevens!
Mike Stevens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen The Pokemon Theme as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lebron James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Cutler
vs
James

225 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

203 cm
22
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Cutler tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Cutler tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cutler fails with a takedown attempt.
James delivers a nice body kick.
Cutler is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cutler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Cutler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James lands a big head kick that sends Cutler tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Cutler back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jay Cutler has been cut.
Jay Cutler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutler tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cutler crumples to the floor! James milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lebron James!
Lebron James thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Boy
vs
Jenkins

192 cm
28
227 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

192 cm
27
221 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Second Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenkins connects with a high kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Paul Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Boy shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins lands a head kick. Boy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins scores with a kick to the body.

Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkins after a bit of a struggle.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Boy.

Boy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is holding on to half guard well.
Boy stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Boy wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.

Boy 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.
Jenkins pushes Boy off looking to stand but Boy dives back in and keeps control.
Boy wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.

Second Boy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jenkins scores with a push kick.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Boy avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jenkins gets a clinch.
Boy is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well.
Boy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Boy shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Boy trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins digs a good hook to Boy's body.
Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a head kick.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.
Boy dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Boy's head and hops out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boy's best efforts.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Boy is controlling well.
Jenkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jenkins is not content to let Boy control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Boy is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boy to get the leverage.
Boy is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jenkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boy prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins actively working from the bottom here.
Boy trying to pass the guard but Jenkins defending well.
Boy works his way into full mount!
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boy trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard.
Jenkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Still in half guard, Boy seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Second Boy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Boy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard.

Boy is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy prevents Jenkins from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.

Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boy won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jenkins is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boy manages to get to full guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boy enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boy is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.

Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Second Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Jenkins.
Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Boy is out of range.

Boy tries to sprawl but Jenkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Jenkins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Jenkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jenkins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boy to get to his feet.
Paul Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Second Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenkins. That's going to slow Boy down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Boy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy.
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Boy tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to clinch.

Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Boy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy misses with a takedown
and Jenkins counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jenkins dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boy.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is not content to let Boy control the position.
Jenkins defending against the ground and pound.

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

Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Boy is really struggling to control Jenkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jenkins tries to bench press Boy off him but Boy keeps the position.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has one of Boy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Boy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jenkins is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Boy yanks on the arm and Jenkins is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Boy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Second Boy!
Second Boy is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Second Boy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varz Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Defoe
vs
Tupper Vi

183 cm
24
212 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
214 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Varz Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Tupper Vi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper Vi on the side of the head.

It looks like Bobby Tupper Vi has been cut.

Defoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupper Vi was covering up waiting for the punch and Defoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Defoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tupper Vi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Defoe passes into side control.
Defoe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper Vi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Defoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Defoe advances to full mount.

Defoe has control of Tupper Vi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tupper Vi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tupper Vi is desperately trying to improve his position but Defoe has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe looking to finish Tupper Vi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tupper Vi!
Defoe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tupper Vi is bucking up trying to escape but Defoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Defoe landing strikes from the mount and Tupper Vi is in trouble!
Defoe working Tupper Vi over with strikes here.
Defoe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tupper Vi's face.

Tupper Vi is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe looking to control but Tupper Vi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Defoe landing shots from mount.

Defoe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tupper Vi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tupper Vi tries to hold on but Defoe pushes him away.
Defoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Defoe.
Tupper Vi is still in real trouble! Can Defoe finish him?
Tupper Vi tries to hold on but Defoe pushes him away.
Tupper Vi seems to have recovered his senses.
Defoe with the ground and pound from mount.
Defoe lands a big elbow - Tupper Vi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tupper Vi is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Varz Defoe!
Varz Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Varz Defoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Catch Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.