MMA Show 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Earp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Quagmire
vs
Earp

189 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wyatt Earp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quagmire swats away the attempt to clinch by Earp.

Earp pushes Quagmire up against the cage in a clinch.

Quagmire manages to break the clinch.

Quagmire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quagmire is thwarting Earp's attempts to control the position.
Quagmire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quagmire is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Earp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quagmire is working away from the top position though.
Quagmire wants to take a breather but Earp is having none of it.
Quagmire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Quagmire is thwarting Earp's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Earp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Earp shoots in for a double leg but Quagmire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Quagmire looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Earp tries to get to full guard but Quagmire has control of the leg.
Earp is trying to maintain the position but Quagmire is very close to passing his half guard.
Earp is trying to get back to full guard.
Quagmire is nestled in close to Earp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quagmire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Earp keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quagmire wants to work for an arm triangle but Earp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quagmire stops Earp from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire trying to control from half guard but Earp is working away.
Earp is trying to maintain the position but Quagmire is very close to passing his half guard.

Quagmire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Earp is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glen Quagmire!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunther Gesicht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gesicht is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Günther - tutti Frutti Summer Love. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blade
vs
Gesicht

185 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Blade!
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, Gunther Gesicht!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade throws a right hand that Gesicht ducks under and follows up with a left that Gesicht also avoids with ease.
Blade checks the leg kick.
Gesicht scores with a jab. Blade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gesicht.
Blade tries to clinch there but Gesicht circles away.
Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gesicht throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gesicht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gesicht lands a body shot.
Gesicht blocks a low kick nicely.
Blade fails with the takedown.
Blade tries for a takedown but Gesicht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gesicht throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Blade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gesicht is trying to maintain the position but Blade is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gesicht looks like he's trying to stand up.

Blade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade is tying to control. Gesicht wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blade throwing shots but Gesicht is blocking nicely.
Gesicht is staying active underneath Blade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gesicht makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gesicht.
Gesicht has Blade pulled in close to control his posture.
Gesicht is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gesicht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blade's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blade wants to control the position but Gesicht says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gesicht missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gesicht trying to control from half guard but Blade is working away.
Gesicht is pressing down on Blade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blade is holding on for now.
Blade trying to hold on to Gesicht's head to control him but Gesicht postures up.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Gesicht wants to stand up but Blade is controlling the position.
Gesicht trying to mount his opponent but Blade defends it.
Blade works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gesicht tests Blade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blade shoots in but Gesicht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gesicht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gesicht scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as Gesicht shoots in.
Gunther Gesicht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Blade scores a takedown into full mount!
Gesicht is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blade has taken his back.
Blade is riding his opponent, not letting Gesicht buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gesicht trying to get back to his feet but Blade is in full control for now.
Gesicht staying busy and making it hard for Blade to control.

Blade working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gesicht has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Blade is riding his opponent, not letting Gesicht buck him off.

Blade looking for the choke from the back.
Gesicht controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gesicht looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gesicht tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
Gesicht is refusing to be controlled, as Blade sits in half guard.
Blade is stalling here. Gesicht is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blade seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gesicht has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gesicht working the ground and pound.
Blade is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gesicht is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gesicht looking to control but Blade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gesicht really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gesicht is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gesicht controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gesicht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gesicht is breathing heavily.
Blade tries to reverse the position but Gesicht maintains control.
Blade is working hard here to advance position.
Gesicht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blade sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blade manages to get to full guard.
Gesicht is in close to Blade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gesicht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Blade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gesicht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gesicht distracts Blade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Gesicht stands up from Blade's guard - Gesicht perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gesicht throws a right hand that Blade ducks under and follows up with a left that Blade also avoids with ease.
Blade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gesicht looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gesicht looks to land a combination but Blade avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gesicht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gesicht wants to clinch up but Blade keeps it at a distance.
Gesicht lands a really nice looking cross but Blade seems unphased.
Blade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gesicht throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gesicht.
Gesicht throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
Blade is looking to clinch.

Blade scores a takedown into full mount!
Blade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bobby Blade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blade has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gesicht's face.

Gesicht is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gesicht is still in real trouble! Can Blade finish him?

Blade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blade looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blade sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blade trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Blade looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blade thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Blade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gesicht seems to have recovered his senses.
Blade misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gesicht tries to buck Blade off but he can't manage it.
Gesicht wants to hold on but Blade pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Blade dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gesicht swats away the attempt to clinch by Blade.
Gesicht lands a two punch combo.
Gesicht tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blade slips a jab and a cross from Gesicht.
Gesicht looks to land a combination but Blade avoids it well.
Gesicht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gesicht swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blade wants to clinch
and Gesicht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gesicht darts in trying to clinch

and Blade counters by clinching up.
Blade is looking to control Gesicht's arms but Gesicht gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blade has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gesicht avoids the damage to the body.

Blade breaks from the clinch.

Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gesicht, pushing him back against the cage.
Blade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gesicht blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade looking to stall.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gesicht counters with a body kick that stops Blade in his tracks momentarily.

Gesicht instigates a clinch.
Blade misses with a knee strike.
Gesicht wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blade has him pressed against the cage.
Gesicht wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blade has him pressed against the cage.

Gesicht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gesicht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gesicht lands a two punch combo.
Gesicht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blade is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gesicht.

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

Blade decides to pull guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Blade!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood comes into the arena with Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Flash Gordon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wood
vs
Gordon

174 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Likes ground

Crippler's Corner

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hade Wood!
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, Flash Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Gordon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wood!
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.

Wood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Gordon shoots in.

Wood instigates a clinch.

Wood decides to pull guard.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wood is on top in guard.

Wood 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.
Wood wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.

Wood 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.
Wood stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wood is controlling him.
Gordon looks gassed!
Wood advances position into side control!

Wood in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gordon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hade Wood!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melkmermpf Nankerzeff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donivan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nankerzeff comes to the cage accompanied by Es gibt Reis, Baby!. Melkmermpf Nankerzeff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nankerzeff
vs
Hall

220 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melkmermpf Nankerzeff!
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, Donivan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nankerzeff misses with a few strikes there.
Nankerzeff has a takedown stuffed.
Hall throws a series of punches but Nankerzeff moves out of range.
Nankerzeff fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Nankerzeff shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melkmermpf Nankerzeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Nankerzeff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donivan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nankerzeff. Nankerzeff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Melkmermpf Nankerzeff has been cut.
Nankerzeff fails to land the takedown.
Hall wants to clinch.
Nankerzeff shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nankerzeff is breathing heavily.
Hall tries to clinch there but Nankerzeff circles away.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall tries for a takedown but Nankerzeff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nankerzeff fails to land the takedown.

Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nankerzeff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hall scores with a knee to the head.
Hall crunches a lovely knee into Nankerzeff's ribcage.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Nankerzeff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hall scores with a spinning back kick!
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Hall.
Nankerzeff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nankerzeff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nankerzeff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hall gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nankerzeff regains guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nankerzeff is on top in guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Nankerzeff from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to stand and escape but Nankerzeff is having none of it.
Nankerzeff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nankerzeff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nankerzeff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nankerzeff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Nankerzeff wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Nankerzeff thows a big elbow that misses.
Nankerzeff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nankerzeff drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Nankerzeff off! Nankerzeff jumps back into Hall's guard.
Nankerzeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nankerzeff manages to get himself to full guard.
Nankerzeff working a defensive guard here.

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

Hall gets to his feet. Nankerzeff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Nankerzeff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nankerzeff looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nankerzeff avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Nankerzeff cracks Hall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nankerzeff wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.

Nankerzeff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hall has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nankerzeff looking to finish Hall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hall!
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.
Nankerzeff throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donivan Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melkmermpf Nankerzeff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hall tries to clinch there but Nankerzeff circles away.

Nankerzeff feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Nankerzeff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nankerzeff stops Hall from standing up.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nankerzeff has passed into side control.
Hall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nankerzeff cracks Hall with a big right hand but Hall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hall gets back to half guard.
Nankerzeff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nankerzeff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nankerzeff trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Nankerzeff.

Nankerzeff seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Nankerzeff sits in half guard.

Nankerzeff is looking for a kimura here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nankerzeff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nankerzeff misses with a takedown attempt

and Hall moves into the clinch.
Come on Hall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Hall breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nankerzeff.
Nankerzeff fails with a takedown attempt.
Nankerzeff misses with a takedown attempt

and Hall moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melkmermpf Nankerzeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall works on Nankerzeff's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Nankerzeff is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hall breaks the clinch.
Nankerzeff closes the distance but Hall moves to the side

and Hall counters by clinching up.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Nankerzeff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hall is looking to clinch but Nankerzeff is avoiding it.
Melkmermpf Nankerzeff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nankerzeff shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to clinch but Nankerzeff slips to the side

and Nankerzeff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nankerzeff trying to control the pace.
Nankerzeff is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nankerzeff is pressing down on Hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hall is holding on for now.

Nankerzeff escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nankerzeff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Nankerzeff persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nankerzeff.
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hall instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nankerzeff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Hall.
Hall looking for a takedown.

Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nankerzeff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall tries to clinch but Nankerzeff moves away

and Nankerzeff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hall wriggles free and stands up.
Nankerzeff fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nankerzeff.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nankerzeff pinned against the cage. Nankerzeff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nankerzeff shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melkmermpf Nankerzeff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Melkmermpf Nankerzeff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Hall to work.
Hall lands an elbow inside.
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nankerzeff prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.

Hall breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nankerzeff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nankerzeff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Nankerzeff shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Hall catches Nankerzeff right on the button with a cross.

Hall pushes Nankerzeff up against the cage in a clinch.
Nankerzeff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nankerzeff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nankerzeff closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Nankerzeff pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melkmermpf Nankerzeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nankerzeff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hall pulls guard effortlessly.

Hall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hall pushes Nankerzeff up against the cage in a clinch.
Nankerzeff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall has Nankerzeff pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Hall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall'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.
Nankerzeff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nankerzeff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nankerzeff takes an elbow to the temple.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nankerzeff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nankerzeff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall looks to land a combination but Nankerzeff avoids it well.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nankerzeff as he jumps to the side.
Nankerzeff shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nankerzeff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Nankerzeff persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch

and Nankerzeff counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Nankerzeff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hall pushes Nankerzeff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hall manages to pull guard.

Hall has his feet on Nankerzeff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nankerzeff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Melkmermpf Nankerzeff's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nankerzeff swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Nankerzeff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hall clinches.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nankerzeff pulls his leg out and moves away.

Nankerzeff gets a takedown into half guard.
Nankerzeff wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donivan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donivan Hall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Summer Long. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martin
vs
Silva

180 cm
18
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

213 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Tommy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Martin misses the jab.

Martin gets the takedown into side control.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Martin prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Martin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Silva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Martin!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sproles comes to the cage accompanied by Drones. Joe Strummer has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sproles
vs
Strummer

168 cm
18
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Sproles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Strummer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproles which made him look bad.
Strummer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strummer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strummer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strummer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brian Sproles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Strummer.
Strummer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sproles swivels and escapes.
Sproles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sproles.
Nice takedown defense from Sproles. No joy for Strummer on that attempt.
Strummer shoots in for a double leg but Sproles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sproles feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strummer sprawling to the canvas! Strummer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sproles finish him?!

Strummer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sproles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strummer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sproles finish him?
Strummer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sproles as he jumps to the side.
Strummer looks gassed!
Strummer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sproles as he avoids it easily.
Strummer seems to have recovered his senses.
Strummer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sproles lands a big uppercut and Strummer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strummer looks OK.
Strummer is not content to let Sproles control the position.

Strummer actively working from the bottom here.
Sproles is keen to just control but Strummer is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strummer looking for submissions off his back.
Strummer is trying to control but can't.
Sproles prevents Strummer from improving his position.
Sproles wants to control but Strummer is keeping him busy.
Strummer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Sproles.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown but Sproles shows good takedown defense.
Strummer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sproles's waist but Sproles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strummer off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strummer.
Sproles fails to land with a series of punches.
Sproles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strummer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sproles throws a nice looking combination but Strummer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strummer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sproles is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Strummer.
Sproles's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sproles duly obliges.
Strummer looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strummer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strummer fails with the takedown.

Strummer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sproles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strummer on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Strummer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sproles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Strummer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sproles to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strummer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strummer is keen to just control but Sproles is a slippery customer.
Sproles is looking to improve his position.

Sproles makes his way to full guard, as Strummer worked for a kimura.
Strummer wants to pass the guard but Sproles is keeping the position.
Sproles is trying to control the position but Strummer postures up.
Strummer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sproles controlling Strummer's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer wants to stand and escape but instead Sproles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sproles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Strummer keeping busy on the bottom but Sproles has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strummer wants to improve his position but Sproles is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sproles wants to pass the guard but Strummer is defending well.
Strummer is refusing to be controlled, as Sproles sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Sproles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sproles misses with a series of wild punches.
Brian Sproles is winning the standup battle so far.
Strummer fails to land the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Sproles as he connects with a hook.
Brian Sproles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sproles as he jumps to the side.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brian Sproles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Strummer.
Sproles lands with a nice combination. Strummer backs away looking to recover.
Strummer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strummer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sproles.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sproles as he avoids it easily.
Strummer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sproles misses with a few strikes there.
Strummer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sproles's waist but Sproles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strummer off to one side.
Strummer fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strummer shoots in looking for a takedown. Sproles tries to sprawl out of it but Strummer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sproles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Sproles.
Brian Sproles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strummer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Sproles scores with a four punch combination!
Sproles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sproles works over Strummer's head and body with a nice combination.

Strummer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strummer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sproles's head.
Strummer wants to take a breather but Sproles is having none of it.

Strummer is trying to work for a kimura but Sproles is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles is not content to let Strummer control the position.

Strummer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sproles defends it well.
Sproles trying to control but Strummer postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Strummer gets the takedown into side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles is looking to reverse the position.

Strummer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strummer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Strummer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sproles, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer looks up at the clock and then as Sproles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Strummer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Strummer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noburo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noburo Kobayashi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kobayashi
vs
Lusion

185 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noburo Kobayashi!
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, Anthony Lusion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusion fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lusion gets a clinch.
Kobayashi letting Lusion take a breather here.
Lusion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kobayashi is keeping busy.

Kobayashi has Lusion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kobayashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lusion tumbling to the mat - Kobayashi dives into Lusion's guard.
Lusion keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Kobayashi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi with a nice head shot there.
Lusion wants to stand but Kobayashi is controlling the position.
Kobayashi forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lusion is retaining full guard.

Kobayashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lusion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kobayashi has Lusion in his guard.
Lusion wants to stand and escape but instead Kobayashi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kobayashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lusion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lusion has escaped and now he's on top!
Kobayashi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lusion!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lusion has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kobayashi trying to control momentarily.
Kobayashi is working the ground and pound. Can Lusion escape?
Kobayashi 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.

Lusion is having to fend off submission attempts from Kobayashi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kobayashi doesn't have the hooks in though and Lusion manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

Kobayashi is looking for a triangle here but Lusion uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion tries to score with some ground and pound. Kobayashi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kobayashi looks to move to half guard but instead Lusion has passed into mount! Damn!
Lusion tries to control but Kobayashi wriggling away.
Kobayashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lusion has a good base and remains in mount.
Kobayashi is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lusion stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Anthony Lusion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lusion is looking to clinch but Kobayashi is avoiding it.
Kobayashi throws a sloppy head kick and Lusion moves out of range easily.
Kobayashi shoots in but Lusion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Lusion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobayashi shoots in for a double leg but Lusion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Lusion.
Kobayashi shoots in and drives through. Lusion sprawls well.
Kobayashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Lusion tries to sprawl out of it but Kobayashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lusion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobayashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobayashi misses with a takedown attempt - Lusion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Noburo Kobayashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kobayashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kobayashi clinches with his opponent.
Kobayashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lusion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kobayashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lusion.
Lusion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lusion.
Lusion lands an elbow that stopped Kobayashi in his tracks for a moment.
Lusion landing knees to the body.
Kobayashi fails to pull guard.
Lusion pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lusion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion trying to land knees to the body.
Kobayashi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lusion missing with knees to the body.
Lusion tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashi avoids the damage to the body.
Lusion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lusion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lusion.
Lusion tries a body shot but Kobayashi blocks it.

Kobayashi jumps guard.
Kobayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Lusion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Lusion stands and steps away. Kobayashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lusion tries to clinch up

and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lusion pushes Kobayashi off and gets back to his feet.
Noburo Kobayashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lusion tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kobayashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobayashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kobayashi wants to pass the guard but Lusion is keeping the position.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Lusion keeps moving.
Kobayashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lusion's guard.
Kobayashi is looking to stall here but Lusion recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi trying to control but Lusion is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kobayashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lusion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lusion has escaped and now he's on top!

Lusion gets to his feet - Kobayashi follows without any prompting.
Lusion closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kobayashi counters with a single leg into guard. Lusion didn't expect that.
Lusion keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lusion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kobayashi, into his guard.
Lusion wanted to stand there but Kobayashi had control of the position.

Kobayashi looking for a guillotine here but Lusion defends easily.
Lusion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noburo Kobayashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kobayashi shoots in for a double leg but Lusion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kobayashi shoots in but no luck this time.

Lusion clinches up with Kobayashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Lusion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobayashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lusion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kobayashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lusion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lusion breaks the clinch.

Lusion gets a clinch.
Lusion lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Noburo Kobayashi has been cut.
Kobayashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kobayashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lusion gets an underhook and turns Kobayashi into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lusion missing with knees to the body.
Lusion lands an elbow inside.
Lusion landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lusion.
Lusion missing with knees to the body.
Lusion landing knees to the body.
Lusion landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lusion.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lusion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lusion scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lusion.
Lusion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobayashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobayashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lusion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kobayashi up against the cage.
Kobayashi takes an elbow to the temple.

Noburo Kobayashi's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion lands a damaging elbow.

Lusion breaks the clinch.
Lusion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Lusion doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown. Lusion fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lusion keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully.
Kobayashi forces his way into half guard.
Kobayashi uses his free foot to push down on Lusion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lusion.
Kobayashi wants to control the pace but Lusion is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kobayashi has isolated one of Lusion's arms. Lusion looking to fight him off but Kobayashi twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noburo Kobayashi!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lancett Cridle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cridle comes to the cage accompanied by Counterfeit by Limp Bizkit. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cridle
vs
Johnson

170 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Crippler's Corner

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lancett Cridle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cridle shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.

Cridle scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Cridle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Cridle postures up.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cridle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cridle pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cridle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cridle seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Cridle is very close to passing his half guard.
Cridle tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cridle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cridle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is in trouble now - Cridle has advanced to mount!
Cridle prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Cridle pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cridle wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.

Cridle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Johnson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Johnson and Cridle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cridle is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Cridle thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.

Cridle is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to roll over but Cridle keeps him under control.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cridle is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Cridle wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cridle blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Cridle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Cridle shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lancett Cridle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cridle shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Cridle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Cridle misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Cridle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Cridle tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Cridle pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Cridle is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cridle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Cridle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Johnson's thigh. Johnson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cridle forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson shoots in and bounces Cridle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cridle is working from the bottom.

Cridle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cridle.
Cridle is not content to let Johnson control the position.

Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Cridle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Cridle is controlling him
Cridle trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cridle trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cridle from controlling successfully.
Cridle tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Cridle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cridle is just out of range.
Lancett Cridle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson won't allow Cridle to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cridle working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Cridle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.

Cridle has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cridle's guard.
Cridle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cridle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cridle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cridle is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.

Cridle is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cridle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to roll over but Cridle keeps him under control.
Cridle trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.

Cridle is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cridle to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cridle seems to be looking for submissions.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cridle pulls his head out easily.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Cridle has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cridle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cridle!
Cridle is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Cridle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cridle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!

Cridle working for the choke.

Cridle looking for the RNC.
Lancett Cridle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cridle is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
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 Lancett Cridle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson works over Cridle's head and body with a nice combination.

Johnson pushes Cridle up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Cridle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Cridle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Cridle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Cridle working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cridle has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cridle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cridle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cridle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnson's back instead.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Cridle working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Cridle trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Cridle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lancett Cridle!
Lancett Cridle retains his lightweight title!