Volume 127 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen Before the Flood-"Valor and Vengeance" as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Flowers
vs
Velazquez

180 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Velazquez !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flowers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Velazquez - the referee stops the clock and Flowers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Velazquez . Flowers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flowers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Flowers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Velazquez scores with a head kick. Flowers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Hank Flowers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velazquez keeps Flowers at a distance using the push kick.
Velazquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Velazquez lands a head kick. Flowers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

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

Flowers is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Velazquez .
Oh Flowers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velazquez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Velazquez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Flowers's temple! It sends Flowers violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Velazquez celebrates and the doctors try to help Flowers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Shawn Velazquez !
Shawn Velazquez 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjorndalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Bjorndalen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Rice's chin.

Bjorndalen
vs
Rice

195 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Bjorndalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorndalen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjorndalen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rice goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bjorndalen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rice's guard! Nice work there by Bjorndalen!

Rice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rice is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bjorndalen rolls with it to try and escape but Rice cranks on the arm and Bjorndalen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Rice!
Sam Rice 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Honeycutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honeycutt comes to the cage accompanied by Riot- 2 Chainz. George Saint Pierre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Honeycutt
vs
Saint Pierre

180 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

[GTI] Divine Clothing
[GTI] Divine Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Honeycutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeycutt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saint Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Honeycutt throws a hook to the side of Saint Pierre's head but Saint Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honeycutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Honeycutt or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint Pierre which made him look bad.
Honeycutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Honeycutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honeycutt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint Pierre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Honeycutt instigates a clinch.
Honeycutt lands a right hand.
Saint Pierre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Honeycutt jumps guard but Saint Pierre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Honeycutt jumps guard but Saint Pierre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Honeycutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Honeycutt breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeycutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Honeycutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Honeycutt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Honeycutt cracks Saint Pierre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Honeycutt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saint Pierre seems a little lost for a moment, as Honeycutt dominates the positioning.
Honeycutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Honeycutt slows the pace down.
Saint Pierre struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Honeycutt stands up.
Saint Pierre looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Honeycutt. No joy for Saint Pierre on that attempt.
Saint Pierre moves out of range as Honeycutt throws a body kick.
Honeycutt misses with a few strikes there.

Honeycutt forces Saint Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
Honeycutt managing to block the knees to the body from Saint Pierre.
Honeycutt wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Pierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Honeycutt throws a combination that misses
and Saint Pierre counters with a left and a right that stings Honeycutt.

Honeycutt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saint Pierre's guard.
Honeycutt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Honeycutt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saint Pierre for as long as he can get away with.

Honeycutt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saint Pierre, up you get!
Saint Pierre swinging wildly here.
Honeycutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Pierre.

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

Honeycutt closes the distance and pushes Saint Pierre back into the cage.
Honeycutt is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Honeycutt has him pressed against the cage.

Honeycutt has Saint Pierre pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Honeycutt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saint Pierre tumbling to the mat - Honeycutt dives into Saint Pierre's guard.
Honeycutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint Pierre wants to control the position but Honeycutt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Honeycutt is taking a breather. Saint Pierre 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Honeycutt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A punch combination from Saint Pierre misses.
Chris Honeycutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Honeycutt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saint Pierre!
Honeycutt content just to control the position here.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Honeycutt working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeycutt scoring with strikes but Saint Pierre is staying in there.
Saint Pierre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honeycutt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honeycutt lands a nice shot to the head.

Honeycutt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saint Pierre turns into him and now he's in Honeycutt's guard.
Saint Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honeycutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honeycutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honeycutt postures up in Saint Pierre's guard and throws a big left but Saint Pierre blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint Pierre wriggles free and stands up.

Honeycutt dives in and scores a takedown into Saint Pierre's guard.
Honeycutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honeycutt passes into half guard.
Honeycutt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Honeycutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint Pierre can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Honeycutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honeycutt trying to control the pace.
Honeycutt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saint Pierre!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honeycutt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Honeycutt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Honeycutt misses with an uppercut. Saint Pierre saw that one coming.

Honeycutt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Honeycutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saint Pierre to keep the fight standing.

Honeycutt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saint Pierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Honeycutt 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.

Saint Pierre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Honeycutt's arms.
Honeycutt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Saint Pierre.

Honeycutt has his arm under Saint Pierre's chin here. Game over son! Honeycutt squeezes tightly and Saint Pierre is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Honeycutt!
Chris Honeycutt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [GTI] Divine Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavi Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pierre
vs
Fuller

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavi Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Fuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Fuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pierre shoots for a takedown but Fuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fuller shoots in and bounces Pierre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fuller throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Fuller working the ground and pound but Pierre is defending the strikes.
Fuller works to advance to full mount. Pierre defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuller on the ground.
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pierre is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fuller has taken his back.
Pierre trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fuller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pierre holding both Fuller 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fuller controls the action.
Fuller punches the canvas rather than the man.
Pierre trying to control the hands but Fuller breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pierre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Fuller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Fuller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Fuller sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pierre taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Fuller!
Our winner, Ethan Fuller, 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
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McGuirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosiaj Avlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avlis has chosen Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane ft Royce, Eminem as his entrance music. John McGuirk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nosiaj Avlis's chin.

McGuirk
vs
Avlis

190 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
261 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McGuirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nosiaj Avlis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Avlis. No joy for McGuirk on that attempt.
McGuirk avoids the head kick by Avlis.
Avlis looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuirk is just out of range.
McGuirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuirk tries to clinch up but Avlis circles away and keeps his distance.
Avlis lands with a shot to the body.
Avlis scores with a nice head shot.
McGuirk tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avlis.
A jab from Avlis does it's job there.
McGuirk tries to clinch up but Avlis circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Avlis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avlis with a poor takedown

and McGuirk counters with a head kick that drops Avlis to the mat! Avlis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Avlis tries to clinch up but McGuirk circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuirk moves in looking to clinch but Avlis pushes him off.
Avlis closes the distance and clinches up with McGuirk, looking for a takedown. Avlis pushes McGuirk against the cage but McGuirk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John McGuirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nosiaj Avlis.
Avlis closes the distance and clinches up with McGuirk, looking for a takedown. Avlis pushes McGuirk against the cage but McGuirk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

McGuirk moves into range and clinches up with Avlis.
Avlis avoids a wild elbow strike from McGuirk.

McGuirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avlis pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Avlis forces McGuirk back against the cage and clinches.
Avlis stops a takedown attempt from McGuirk.

McGuirk pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk trying to control the position.
McGuirk pulls Avlis in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because John McGuirk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Avlis connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Avlis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avlis throws a head kick but McGuirk moves out of range.
Avlis throws a head kick that misses
and McGuirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuirk tries to clinch but Avlis moves out of range.
McGuirk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avlis to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuirk is looking to clinch.
Avlis throws a right and a left that both miss.

McGuirk scores with a takedown into Avlis's guard.
McGuirk trying to control but Avlis is working from the bottom.
McGuirk passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

McGuirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avlis has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuirk trying to pass the guard but Avlis defending well.
Avlis is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuirk looks to land a strike but Avlis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McGuirk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Avlis fails with the takedown.
Avlis lands a nice shot that snaps McGuirk's head back.

McGuirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Avlis stops a takedown attempt from McGuirk.
McGuirk is trying to stall.

McGuirk breaks from the clinch.
Avlis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avlis misses with a takedown

and McGuirk counters with a shoot takedown. Avlis fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuirk wants to pass the guard but Avlis is keeping the position.
Avlis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuirk controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avlis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Avlis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avlis keeping moving, preventing McGuirk from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John McGuirk just wasn't active enough.
Avlis throws the kick towards the body but McGuirk avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avlis misses with a wild combination.
McGuirk tries to clinch but Avlis is having none of it.

McGuirk closes the distance and pushes Avlis back into the cage.
McGuirk throws a head punch that misses.
McGuirk tries to land a knee to the head but Avlis blocks with his arms.
Avlis wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuirk stops a takedown attempt from Avlis.
John McGuirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nosiaj Avlis.
McGuirk misses with a knee strike.
McGuirk throws an elbow that misses.
McGuirk slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Avlis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuirk lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avlis looking for a takedown.
McGuirk lands an elbow that stopped Avlis in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Nosiaj Avlis has been cut.
McGuirk misses with an elbow strike.
McGuirk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGuirk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avlis blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuirk is working for takedown but Avlis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avlis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuirk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGuirk slowing the pace effectively.
Avlis blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avlis can't break the clinch.
McGuirk has Avlis pushed against the cage.
McGuirk is looking to control Avlis's arms but Avlis gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuirk has his back to the cage.
McGuirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avlis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Avlis tries to pull guard but McGuirk won't allow it.
Avlis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avlis stalling.
McGuirk tries to land knees in the clinch but Avlis avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuirk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuirk leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuirk tries to pull guard but Avlis won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McGuirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nosiaj Avlis's cut.
That's time! McGuirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Avlis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuirk fails with the takedown.
Avlis with a hook.
Avlis cracks McGuirk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuirk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Avlis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nosiaj Avlis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Avlis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avlis shoots in for a double leg but McGuirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avlis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGuirk was covering up waiting for the punch and Avlis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Avlis is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuirk has wrist control.
McGuirk has control of Avlis's left arm, preventing Avlis from doing any damage.

Avlis stands and steps away. McGuirk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk moves in looking to clinch but Avlis pushes him off.
McGuirk is looking to clinch.
McGuirk tries to clinch but Avlis is having none of it.
McGuirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avlis lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuirk off the cage and back into range.
John McGuirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avlis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuirk's calf.

McGuirk moves into range and clinches up with Avlis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuirk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avlis blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuirk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avlis has McGuirk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuirk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John McGuirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nosiaj Avlis.
The referee calls for McGuirk to work.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGuirk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avlis's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk looking to throw knees to the head but Avlis is blocking nicely.
McGuirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

McGuirk breaks the clinch.
Avlis lands a jab.
Avlis lands with a good body shot.
Avlis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avlis throws a lazy head kick
and McGuirk counters with a big head kick but Avlis shrugs it off.
Avlis closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuirk circles away.
McGuirk misses with a takedown attempt - Avlis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk tries to clinch up but Avlis circles away and keeps his distance.
Avlis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuirk at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Avlis there.
McGuirk throws a push kick but Avlis slaps the foot to one side.
Avlis jabs McGuirk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John McGuirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avlis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avlis tries to clinch but McGuirk moves out of range.
McGuirk is looking to clinch but Avlis is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avlis misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from McGuirk. No joy for Avlis on that attempt.
Nosiaj Avlis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avlis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosiaj Avlis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuirk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McGuirk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hart
vs
Hendricks

185 cm
20
203 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hart enables Hendricks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Hart is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.

Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendricks trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hendricks postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendricks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hart's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks stands up over Hart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Hendricks looking to sit in guard and control but Hart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hendricks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart is breathing heavily.

Hendricks has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendricks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hart's guard.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hendricks has gone for a leg lock! Hart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendricks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hart keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.

Hendricks stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.

Hart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hendricks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hendricks regains half guard.

Hart is looking for a kimura here.

Hart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendricks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hart.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hart is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Hendricks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.

Hart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hendricks on his heels. He'll look to pass Hendricks's guard now, I'm sure.

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

Hart 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.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is keeping the position.

Hart is sitting in close to Hendricks's body. Hendricks has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hart is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hart is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hendricks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Hendricks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crissay Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - hit em up. Crissay Tosen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tosen
vs
Li

201 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

The Borg Shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crissay Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Li!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tosen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Crunch! Tosen slams his shin into Li's torso.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Tosen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Li looks gassed!
Tosen thumps Li with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tosen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tosen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosen delivers a nice body kick.
Tosen chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li.
Tosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li.
Crissay Tosen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
Tosen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tosen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li avoids the body shot from Tosen.
Tosen thumps Li with a low kick.
Tosen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tosen throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
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!
Tosen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Tosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
That kick from Tosen tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crissay Tosen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tosen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tosen scores with a leg kick.
Tosen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Tosen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Li is breathing heavily.
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!
Tosen cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Tosen connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen thumps Li with a low kick.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tosen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tosen. That's going to slow Li down.
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tosen. Tosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
Tosen connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen keeps Li at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tosen cracks the inside of Li's front leg.
Tosen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tosen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tosen. That's going to slow Li down.

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

It looks like John Li has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crissay Tosen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tosen thows a body shot but no joy.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him.

Tosen moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Tosen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li wants a takedown but no success here.

Tosen manages to break the clinch.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen thumps Li with a low kick.
Tosen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tosen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Crissay Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Tosen tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tosen. That's going to slow Li down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tosen. That's going to slow Li down.

Tosen lands a big head kick that sends Li tumbling to the mat! Tosen takes a step backwards and waves Li back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tosen lands a nice looking body kick.
Crissay Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tosen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Tosen clinches.
Tosen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tosen leaning against his opponent.
Tosen is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tosen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crissay Tosen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tosen is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tosen looking to stall.
Tosen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crissay Tosen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tosen 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 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crissay Tosen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

James
vs
Loompa

168 cm
24
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

153 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loompa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Loompa's guard.
Loompa is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James throws a big elbow that misses.

Loompa has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loompa is on top in guard.
Loompa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loompa won't allow James to sweep him here.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loompa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Loompa has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loompa is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James pushes Loompa off looking to stand but Loompa dives back in and keeps control.

Loompa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James wants to control but Loompa is keeping busy.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Loompa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loompa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Loompa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loompa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loompa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for James!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
James is in a horrible position here. Loompa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
James is looking to get to half guard.
Loompa breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.

James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James wants to hold on but Loompa pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Loompa.
Loompa controlling his opponent.
James is looking to improve his position but Loompa isn't that keen on the idea.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James wants to hold on but Loompa pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oompa Loompa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Loompa connects with a solid leg kick.
James drops his hands momentarily and Loompa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loompa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Loompa. No joy for James on that attempt.
Loompa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loompa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bogey James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Loompa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loompa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loompa lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loompa wants a takedown.

Loompa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogey James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loompa circles away.
Loompa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loompa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loompa connects with a solid leg kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loompa as he avoids it easily.
Loompa jabs at James's body.
Loompa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loompa can pounce on him.
Loompa thuds a left hand into James's body.

Loompa shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Loompa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James keeping moving, preventing Loompa from controlling successfully.
Loompa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oompa Loompa.
Loompa lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown
and Loompa counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Loompa feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Loompa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loompa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loompa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Loompa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James is looking for a sweep.

Loompa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loompa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James is not content to let Loompa control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oompa Loompa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Loompa connects with a single shot there.
Loompa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loompa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James has his takedown stuffed
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Loompa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Loompa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loompa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
James seems to have got his legs back now.

Loompa has hold of James's arm. He's looking for a kimura. James seems comfortable defending it but Loompa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! James is real pain and he's forced to tap out! James is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Loompa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oompa Loompa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Borowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borowiec
vs
Robertson

176 cm
24
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Borowiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borowiec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robertson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Borowiec under the eye.
Robertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Borowiec counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson throws a looping overhand right but Borowiec ducks down to avoid it.
Robertson throws a jab when Borowiec was well out of range.
A big right from Robertson misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Robertson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Dominic Borowiec has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Borowiec catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Borowiec moves out of range.
Borowiec is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Robertson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robertson lands a really nice looking cross but Borowiec seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Borowiec's head but Borowiec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borowiec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Borowiec moves out of range.
Borowiec doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Borowiec to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Borowiec counters with a low kick, right behind Robertson 's knee.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robertson lands with an overhand left.
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Borowiec makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robertson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Robertson scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Borowiec counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Borowiec wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robertson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Borowiec - the referee stops the clock and Robertson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Borowiec. Robertson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Borowiec throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the body from Robertson misses
and Borowiec counters with a nice body kick.
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Borowiec counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borowiec fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson thuds a left hand into Borowiec's body.
Robertson looks gassed!
Robertson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borowiec.
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Borowiec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Borowiec.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Borowiec tries a head kick but it misses.
Borowiec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries a low kick but Borowiec avoids it.
Borowiec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borowiec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borowiec counters with a good low kick that Robertson was not able to check.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Borowiec.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Borowiec tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robertson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Borowiec counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borowiec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borowiec misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Borowiec'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.

Robertson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson misses with a hook
and Borowiec counters with a nice leg kick.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Borowiec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borowiec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Borowiec checks a leg kick.
Robertson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Borowiec.
Borowiec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson misses with a right hand
and Borowiec counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robertson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robertson throws the left hand but Borowiec avoids the punch easily.
Borowiec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Borowiec bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowiec lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Borowiec avoids them all with ease.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Borowiec counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Borowiec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Borowiec counters with a head kick. That will keep Robertson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borowiec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
James Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borowiec counters with an inside leg kick.
Borowiec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Borowiec lands a nice looking kick to the body. Robertson takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borowiec throws a leg kick which misses Robertson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robertson tries to avoid it.
Borowiec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson misses with a lunging right hand
and Borowiec counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robertson's knee momentarily.
Borowiec scores with a decent looking hook.
Robertson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borowiecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Borowiec rushes Robertson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Borowiec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robertson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Borowiec.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borowiec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Borowiec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borowiec keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Borowiec tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robertson tries to circle away but Borowiec has him pinned against the cage.
Robertson pushes Borowiec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borowiec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borowiec throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robertson blocks it with crossed arms.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borowiec backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borowiec throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson tries to break the clinch but Borowiec is controlling the position.

Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Borowiec as he connects with a hook.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borowiec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson catches Borowiec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borowiec connects with a high kick.
Robertson throws a right hand that Borowiec ducks under and follows up with a left that Borowiec also avoids with ease.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and Borowiec makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Robertson really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominic Borowiec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Borowiec'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Borowiec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Borowiec there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borowiec counters with a good low kick that Robertson was not able to check.
Borowiec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Borowiec.
James Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borowiec blocks a leg kick.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Borowiec avoids it well.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borowiec fakes the leg kick and cracks Robertson in the body.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
Borowiec lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowiec scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Borowiec slips under a jab from Robertson.
Borowiec ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Borowiec connects with a solid leg kick.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Borowiec moves out of range.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borowiec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Robertson misses
and Borowiec counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Borowiec lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borowiec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowiec throws a head kick that Robertson semi-blocks.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Borowiec counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borowiec throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Borowiec tries to clinch but Robertson moves out of range.
Borowiec is looking to clinch but Robertson is avoiding it.
Borowiec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borowiec lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robertson throws a series of strikes that have Borowiec backpedaling.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Borowiec.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Borowiec counters with a head kick. That will keep Robertson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borowiec. Borowiec obviously looking to wear him down.
Borowiec thuds his shin into the meat of Robertson's side.
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Borowiec rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Borowiec.
Borowiec unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Borowiec, against the cage.
Borowiec throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Borowiec.
Robertson lands a hook that snaps the head of Borowiec backwards.
Borowiec throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borowiec scores with a knee to the head.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Borowiec has double underhooks.
Borowiec misses with an elbow strike.
Borowiec missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borowiec digs a good body shot into Robertson's ribs.
Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Borowiec counters with a body kick that stops Robertson in his tracks momentarily.
Borowiec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Borowiec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borowiec has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dominic Borowiec!
A relieved looking Dominic Borowiec thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.