ILV - 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Heidtke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Naginata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Heidtke
vs
Naginata

189 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Heidtke!
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, Julius Naginata!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heidtke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naginata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heidtke counters with a head kick.
Naginata jabs Heidtke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidtke. Naginata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naginata throws a big shot that misses.
Heidtke lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heidtke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heidtke throws a big shot that misses.
Naginata misses with an uppercut.
Heidtke throws a head kick but Naginata moves out of range.
Naginata just misses with a punch to the body.
Heidtke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Heidtke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heidtke throws a body punch but Naginata moves out of range.
Naginata shoots in looking for a takedown. Heidtke tries to sprawl out of it but Naginata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heidtke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heidtke throws a sloppy head kick and Naginata moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naginata takes a swing at Heidtke's ribcage but misses.
Heidtke just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Naginata as he checks the leg kick.
Heidtke takes a swing at Naginata's ribcage but misses.
Heidtke misses with a body shot.
Naginata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naginata misses with a kick to the body.
Heidtke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naginata. Naginata obviously looking to wear him down.
Naginata just misses with a punch to the body.
Heidtke misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Heidtke misses the target.
Naginata loads up on a big right hand but Heidtke slips the punch.
Naginata throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidtke. Naginata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heidtke misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naginata.
Heidtke avoids the head kick by Naginata.
Naginata throws a series of punches but Heidtke moves out of range.
Jeremy Heidtke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naginata misses with a wild combination.
Naginata scores with a jab to the head.
Naginata scores with a leg kick.
Naginata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heidtke.
Naginata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidtke moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naginata tries to land a leg kick but Heidtke saw it coming and moves away.
Naginata just misses with a punch to the body.
Heidtke blocks a head kick by Naginata.
Heidtke throws a lazy head kick
and Naginata counters with a good low kick that Heidtke was not able to check.
Heidtke throws a sloppy head kick
and Naginata counters with a straight right hand.
Heidtke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naginata.
Heidtke misses with a body shot.
Naginata blocks a head kick by Heidtke.
Heidtke misses with a straight right.
Heidtke is looking to wear down Naginata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naginata blocks a head kick by Heidtke.
The fighters circling - Naginata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heidtke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naginata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heidtke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Heidtke misses.
Heidtke thuds a left hand into Naginata's body.
Naginata looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naginata lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heidtke tries to land a front kick but Naginata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naginata cracks the inside of Heidtke's front leg.
Naginata walks into a stiff left hand from Heidtke.
Naginata moves forwards but Heidtke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heidtke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naginata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naginata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Heidtke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Heidtke lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Heidtke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heidtke. Naginata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naginata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naginata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naginata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heidtke.
A jab lands there for Naginata.
Naginata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heidtke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heidtke misses the shot to the body.
Naginata throws a solid leg kick but Heidtke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naginata.
Naginata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heidtke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Naginata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naginata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeremy Heidtke is winning the standup battle so far.
Naginata misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidtke moves out of range of the body kick.
Naginata ducks under a wild hook from Heidtke.
Heidtke lands a body shot.
Naginata is breathing heavily.
Naginata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heidtke.
Heidtke tries a head kick but it misses.
Naginata moves out of range of the strikes.
Heidtke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heidtke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naginata was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidtke.
Naginata moves away from the strike by Heidtke.
Heidtke misses with an uppercut. Naginata saw that one coming.
Naginata motions for Heidtke to come forward. Naginata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naginata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heidtke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naginata scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naginata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Naginata checks a leg kick.
Heidtke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heidtke misses with a left hand
and Naginata counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Naginata misses.
Nice defenses there by Heidtke.
Heidtke throws a head kick but Naginata moves out of range.
Naginata blocks the body kick.
Heidtke scores with a nice right hand.
Julius Naginata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naginata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heidtke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heidtke looks to land a body kick but Naginata moved away.
Heidtke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naginata moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke blocks a head kick by Naginata.
Naginata moves out of range of the strikes.
Heidtke looks to land a right hand but Naginata moved out of range.
Heidtke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naginata. Naginata obviously looking to wear him down.
Naginata thows a body shot but no joy.
Heidtke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heidtke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naginata tries a head kick but it misses.
Heidtke throws a front kick aimed at Naginata's knee but Naginata avoids it well.
Naginata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naginata throws out a leg kick but Heidtke moves out of range and Naginata only half commits.
Naginata throws a head kick but Heidtke moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Naginata blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naginata.
Heidtke cracks the inside of Naginata's front leg.
Heidtke cracks a nice hook into Naginata's ribs.
Naginata avoids the body shot from Heidtke.
Heidtke swings for the body but Naginata moves out of range.
Heidtke misses with a head kick.
Naginata blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naginata moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heidtke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naginata lands with a slapping head kick.
Heidtke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naginata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Heidtke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Heidtke throws a head kick but Naginata moves out of range.
Heidtke misses with a low kick.
Naginata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Naginata throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heidtke's head.
Naginata checks a leg kick nicely.
Heidtke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Naginata. That snapped Heidtke's head back.
Naginata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heidtke with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Heidtke blocks the leg kick.
Naginata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heidtke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naginata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naginata.
Naginata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heidtkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidtke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heidtke throws a head kick that misses
and Naginata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heidtke misses with a head kick.
Naginata missing with a left hand there. Heidtke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heidtke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naginata moves away.
Naginata defending well as Heidtke loads up on a big left hand.
Naginata lands a front kick.
Naginata connects with a leg kick. Heidtke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heidtke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naginata scores with a leg kick.
Naginata misses with a series of wild punches.
Naginata throws a right hand that Heidtke ducks under and follows up with a left that Heidtke also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naginata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heidtke circles away quickly and effectively.
Naginata misses the shot to the body.
Heidtke misses the shot to the body.
Heidtke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naginata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Naginata lands but Heidtke takes it in his stride.
Naginata misses with a straight right.
Naginata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naginata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heidtke.
Heidtke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naginata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidtke.
A cross from Heidtke lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naginata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naginata swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Naginata.
Naginata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidtke.
Heidtke tries to land a front kick but Naginata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naginata drops his hands momentarily and Heidtke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Naginata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heidtke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heidtke missing with a left hand there. Naginata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heidtke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naginata.
Heidtke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Naginata.
Julius Naginata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heidtke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Naginata moves away from the strike by Heidtke.
Naginata misses with a low kick.
Naginata tries to land a front kick but Heidtke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heidtke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naginata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heidtke throws a head kick that misses.
Naginata swinging wildly here.
Heidtke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heidtke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heidtke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naginata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heidtke.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Heidtke.
Well Heidtke 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Heidtke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Volodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Von Prawn (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.

Volodin
vs
Von Prawn

191 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Volodin!
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, Larry Von Prawn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Prawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Volodin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volodin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Prawn prevents it.

Volodin jumps into guard, dragging Von Prawn to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Von Prawn throws a sloppy strike and Volodin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Von Prawn is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Volodin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Volodin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noovaki Djokovika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noovaki Djokovika has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Djokovika
vs
Colrane

197 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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, Noovaki Djokovika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Colrane!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Djokovika pushes Colrane up against the cage in a clinch.
Djokovika tries to break the clinch but Colrane is controlling the position.
Colrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Djokovika controls his hands.
Colrane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Djokovika's elbow.
Djokovika letting Colrane take a breather here.
Colrane struggles to land a body shot inside as Djokovika controls his hands.
Djokovika is trying to force a seperation but Colrane has the dominant position.

Colrane is trying to trip Djokovika. He has hold of a leg but Djokovika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Colrane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

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

Djokovika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colrane defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colrane connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colrane trying to control but Djokovika is working from the bottom.

Djokovika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Colrane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Djokovika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colrane has managed to get both his arms back between Djokovika's legs - danger averted.
Colrane distracts Djokovika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colrane wants to control from the top but Djokovika keeps moving.
Colrane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colrane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colrane connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Djokovika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colrane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colrane lands a couple of digs.

Djokovika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colrane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colrane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colrane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colrane lands a couple of digs.

Djokovika working for a triangle but Colrane defends it easily.
Colrane stands up over Djokovika, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colrane connects with a couple of short punches.

Djokovika is rocked!
Colrane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Djokovika is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colrane postures up and lands a big shot to Djokovika's brow.
Colrane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Djokovika's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Demetrius Colrane!
After winning the bout, Demetrius Colrane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Klinsmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jurgen Klinsmann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Klinsmann
vs
Hendo

197 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurgen Klinsmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klinsmann tries to keep at a distance but Hendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendo gets through Klinsmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hendo breaks from the clinch.
Klinsmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klinsmann loads up on a big right hand but Hendo slips the punch.
Klinsmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendo.
Klinsmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendo in his tracks.
Hendo avoids the body shot from Klinsmann.

Hendo drives through and clinches with Klinsmann against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hendo.

It looks like Jurgen Klinsmann has been cut.

Hendo has clasped his hands together around Klinsmann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Klinsmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hendo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klinsmann is pressing down on Hendo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Klinsmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendo defends it easily.
Klinsmann has momentary wrist control but Hendo slips an elbow through the middle.

Hendo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klinsmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendo has managed to get both his arms back between Klinsmann's legs - danger averted.

Hendo stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinsmann throws a series of punches but Hendo avoids them all with ease.

Hendo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hendo has Klinsmann pressed against the cage.

Hendo manages to break the clinch.
Klinsmann misses with a two punch combination.
Klinsmann misses with a double jab.

Hendo moves into the clinch.
Hendo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klinsmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hendo walks away with a smile on his face. Klinsmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hendo clinches.
Hendo slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Klinsmann would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hendo lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hendo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Klinsmann is trying to pull guard but Hendo has him pressed against the cage.
Klinsmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Klinsmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klinsmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendo throws a head punch that misses.
Hendo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hendo on the inside.
Hendo slowing the pace effectively.
Hendo scores with a shoulder strike.

Hendo manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo doesn't manage to clinch there - Klinsmann circles away.

Hendo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klinsmann to the ground. Hendo is now in Klinsmann's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klinsmann wants to sweep but no luck.

Klinsmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klinsmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Klinsmann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendo passes into half guard.
Hendo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Klinsmann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klinsmann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klinsmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendo defends well.
Hendo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klinsmann is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Klinsmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klinsmann wants to sweep but no luck.

Klinsmann working for a triangle but Hendo defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Klinsmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Hendo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Klinsmann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klinsmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klinsmann misses with a two punch combination.
Klinsmann lands with a nice body punch.
Klinsmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Hendo forces Klinsmann back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Hendo - that landed with a thud.
Hendo stalling against the cage.
Hendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Hendo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klinsmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Klinsmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klinsmann throws a series of punches but Hendo moves out of range.
Klinsmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jurgen Klinsmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinsmann misses with a series of wild punches.

Hendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinsmann is trying to break the clinch but Hendo has him pressed against the cage.
Hendo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klinsmann jumps guard but Hendo stands there with Klinsmann around his waist. Klinsmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klinsmann takes a shot to the head.
Hendo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Klinsmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hendo lands a shot to the body.
Hendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.

Hendo manages to break the clinch.

Hendo forces Klinsmann back against the cage and clinches.
Hendo slows down the pace here.
Klinsmann tries to break free but Hendo pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Hendo.
Klinsmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Klinsmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hendo breaks from the clinch.
Hendo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klinsmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hendo rushes Klinsmann and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hendo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Hendo has Klinsmann pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hendo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Klinsmann tumbling to the mat - Hendo dives into Klinsmann's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is working Klinsmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Klinsmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendo with a nice head shot there.

Hendo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Klinsmann, up you get!
A shot to the liver by Klinsmann. Beautiful body shot.
Klinsmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Klinsmann gets tackled into the cage by Hendo. Hendo maintains the clinch.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but Hendo holds him up against the cage and eventually Klinsmann drops back down to his feet.
Klinsmann is trying to force a seperation but Hendo has the dominant position.

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!

Hendo breaks from the clinch.
Klinsmann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hendo eats them both and turns towards Klinsmann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Klinsmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klinsmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klinsmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hendo closes the distance and pushes Klinsmann back into the cage.
Hendo stalling.
Klinsmann looking to stall.
Hendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klinsmann backwards.
Danny Hendo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klinsmann jumps guard but Hendo stands there with Klinsmann around his waist. Klinsmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klinsmann tries to pull guard but Hendo holds him up against the cage and eventually Klinsmann drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klinsmann is trying to break the clinch but Hendo has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Hendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Klinsmann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendo missing with knees to the body.

Hendo has picked Klinsmann up - he's going for a ride! Hendo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hendo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klinsmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hendo trying to control from half guard but Klinsmann is working away.
Klinsmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Klinsmann is looking for a triangle but Hendo pushes his legs off easily.
Hendo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Klinsmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Klinsmann, not yet.

Klinsmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Hendo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendo tries to stand but Klinsmann is controlling from the bottom.

Klinsmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klinsmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Klinsmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendo defends it well.
Hendo wants to get back to his feet.
Hendo connecting with a few gentle strikes.

Klinsmann is looking for a kimura here.

Hendo kicks off Klinsmann and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinsmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klinsmann scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinsmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hendo's head back.

Hendo drives through and clinches with Klinsmann against the cage.

Hendo breaks the clinch.

Hendo moves into the clinch.

Hendo tightens his grip and picks Klinsmann up, before dumping him to the ground. Klinsmann manages to land in guard.
Hendo trying to control but Klinsmann is working from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klinsmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Klinsmann is tightening it up a little... Hendo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hendo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hendo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Klinsmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jurgen Klinsmann!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JD Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pico Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JD Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Smith
vs
Rodrigo

190 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, JD Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pico Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Rodrigo actively working from the bottom here.

Rodrigo actively working from the bottom here.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Rodrigo looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Rodrigo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rodrigo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith misses with a head shot.

Smith get's back to his feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigo.
JD Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pico Rodrigo.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigo blocking some punches.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo blocks an uppercut.
Rodrigo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigo.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance but Rodrigo moves to the side

and Rodrigo counters with a flying knee that drops Smith!

Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rodrigo drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Rodrigo off! Rodrigo jumps back into Smith's guard.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigo slips nicely into half guard.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.

Rodrigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo eventually gives up the hold.

Rodrigo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Rodrigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Rodrigo advancing to mount.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodrigo.
Smith is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Rodrigo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Rodrigo advancing to mount.

Rodrigo is looking for submissions but instead, Smith has regained full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Rodrigo is avoiding it.
Rodrigo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.

Smith gets a clinch.
Rodrigo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Smith clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo looking for a takedown.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigo wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
JD Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pico Rodrigo.
Rodrigo blocking some punches.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pico Rodrigo 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!

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith avoiding damage.
Rodrigo blocks an elbow strike.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo being controlled against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigo's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
JD Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pico Rodrigo.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Rodrigo back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigo's brow.
Rodrigo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigo has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigo.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Smith!