Volume 139 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davun Davun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colon comes to the cage accompanied by let the bodies hit the floor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Colon
vs
Davun

170 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Colon!
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, Davun Davun!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davun to the mat! Davun manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Colon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davun's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colon preventing the sweep.
Colon wants to get up but he can't break Davun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Colon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davun keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davun looks gassed!
Davun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Colon is trying to stand back up but Davun is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davun throwing shots but Colon is blocking nicely.
Davun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Colon is trying to maintain the position but Davun is very close to passing his half guard.
Colon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Colon is pressing down on Davun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Colon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davun cracks Colon with a solid left hand.
Colon is trying to control the position but Davun postures up.
Davun throwing strikes from guard but Colon blocks nicely.
Davun throws a strike but Colon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colon trying to control the position from guard on top but Davun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon trying to control the position from guard on top but Davun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colon wanted to stand there but Davun had control of the position.
Colon pushing down on Davun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon wants to control but Davun is keeping him busy.
Colon is pressing down on Davun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davun is holding on for now.
Davun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colon.
Colon is trying to control the action in half guard but Davun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davun is looking for a sweep. Colon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon uses his free foot to push down on Davun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davun.
Colon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Colon takes the fight into the clinch.

Colon pulls guard.
Davun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colon looking to control.
Colon lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Davun is breathing heavily.
Davun wants to pass the guard but Colon is keeping the position.
Colon wants to get back to his feet but Davun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Colon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davun tries to free his leg and advance position but Colon is retaining full guard.
Davun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colon's head.

Colon is looking for a triangle but Davun pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davun stopping the sweep attempt from Colon.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davun.
Davun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davun postures up in Colon's guard and throws a big left but Colon blocks it.
Colon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davun throws a strike but Colon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davun keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon won't allow Davun to sweep him here.
Colon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Colon is looking to stand up but Davun won't let him.

Davun is looking for a triangle but Colon pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Colon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Colon.
Colon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Davun if he has to take too many more of those.

Colon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davun tries to buck Colon off but Colon is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Colon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Davun looks calm but he's in trouble here. Colon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Davun is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Colon lets go of the hold and Davun can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Colon!
A less than humble Roberto Colon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Fitch looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Fitch
vs
Morrison

183 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

158 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Fitch!
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, Kenny Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison moves in looking to clinch but Fitch pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
Morrison punishes Fitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Fitch lands a high kick!

Fitch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison lands an elbow inside.
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
Fitch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to force a seperation but Fitch has the dominant position.
Fitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Morrison has eaten all the pies!
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
Fitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrison smiles and moves away.
Fitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenny Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Fitch avoids nicely.
Morrison misses with a wild combination.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Fitch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrison misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morrison moves out of range as Fitch throws a body kick.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Morrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Fitch counters with a head kick. That will keep Morrison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Morrison throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.

Fitch tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitch breaks the clinch.

Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison avoiding damage as Fitch throws knees to the body.

Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Fitch tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.

Morrison darts in and clinches Fitch up against the cage.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Morrison pulls guard successfully.
Fitch wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.
Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

Morrison pushes Fitch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fitch lands a head kick!

Morrison moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenny Morrison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Morrison misses with a head kick.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.

Fitch has taken the fight to the clinch.

Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitch throws a head kick but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison takes a kick to the side of the head.

Fitch moves into the clinch.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrison.

Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitch backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrison wants to clinch.
Fitch tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison clinches with his opponent.
Morrison tries to circle away but Fitch has him pinned against the cage.
Morrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morrison pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Fitch has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitch won't allow it.
Morrison avoiding damage as Fitch throws knees to the body.
Fitch tries to pull guard but Morrison holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitch drops back down to his feet.

Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison jabs Fitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitch trying to land knees to the body.

Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Fitch avoids nicely.
Fitch lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison misses with a double jab.

Morrison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morrison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrison stands up and beckons Fitch to his feet.
Morrison moves in looking to clinch but Fitch pushes him off.

Fitch rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.

Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Fitch lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
Morrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitch swivels and escapes.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Fitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison closes the distance but Fitch moves to the side
and Fitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morrison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morrison is looking to clinch but Fitch is avoiding it.
Fitch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison blocks a head kick by Fitch.
Fitch blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Fitch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Morrison 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!

Fitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison wants to clinch up but Fitch keeps it at a distance.
Fitch tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitch tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Morrison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morrison is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Fitch rushes Morrison and presses him up against the cage.
Fitch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitch landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrison tries to break free but Fitch pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fitch.
Morrison wants to break free but Fitch has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Fitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Anderson Fitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitch circles away.
Fitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
No joy there for Fitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Fitch avoids nicely.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Morrison tries to clinch but Fitch moves away
and Fitch counters with a left and a right that stings Morrison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenny Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison tries to clinch but Fitch moves away
and Fitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morrison is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Fitch pushes Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Fitch is controlling the position.
Fitch prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
Fitch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Fitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Morrison avoids the damage to the body.
Fitch is trying to pull guard but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitch manages to break the clinch.
Morrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Fitch tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitch throws a head kick that Morrison semi-blocks.
Morrison wants to clinch up but Fitch keeps it at a distance.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Fitch lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
Fitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitch pinned against the cage. Fitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Fitch avoids it well.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Fitch counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Fitch pushes Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.

Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fitch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch throws a head kick that Morrison semi-blocks.
Morrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Morrison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Romundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Byrd
vs
Romundo

182 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Byrd!
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, Ray Romundo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romundo clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Byrd's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Byrd has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Romundo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Romundo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Byrd missing with strikes from the back.
Romundo holding both Byrd 's hands and preventing any damage.
Byrd is looking to control Romundo but Romundo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Romundo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Byrd is persistently looking for the submission but Romundo is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Byrd working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romundo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Romundo tries to break free.
Romundo trying to control the position but Byrd manages to sink in the hooks.
Byrd controlling well, preventing Romundo from escaping the position.
Romundo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byrd lands a big shot there that rocks Romundo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Romundo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Byrd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valefor McCarron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valefor McCarron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dearborn
vs
McCarron

182 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
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, Valefor McCarron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dearborn as he avoids it easily.
McCarron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dearborn counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dearborn.
McCarron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Will Dearborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valefor McCarron.
McCarron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dearborn avoids it really well and circles away.

McCarron tries to keep at a distance but Dearborn has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarron fails to pull guard.
Dearborn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dearborn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCarron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Dearborn.
McCarron tries to break the clinch but Dearborn is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dearborn to keep the fight standing.
Dearborn has McCarron pressed against the cage.

Dearborn manages to break the clinch.
McCarron tries for a takedown but Dearborn circles away easily
and Dearborn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarron looks gassed!
Dearborn thows a body kick. McCarron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dearborn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Dearborn moves into the clinch.
Dearborn presses McCarron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dearborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Dearborn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dearborn digs a right hand into McCarron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCarron's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCarron or not.
A short uppercut from Dearborn.
Dearborn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dearborn.
Nice body punch from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Dearborn.

Dearborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dearborn connects with a high kick.

It looks like Valefor McCarron has been cut.
Dearborn fakes the leg kick and cracks McCarron in the body.
A solid body kick from Dearborn.

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

McCarron is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dearborn lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarron's head.
McCarron is still on wobbly legs! Can Dearborn finish him?
Dearborn lands with a nice body punch.
McCarron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dearborn drops McCarron with a big left hand! McCarron is injured, injured bad! Dearborn jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Dearborn!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

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

Moorer
vs
Worner

177 cm
21
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
130 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Moorer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Moorer both land. Nice combination.
Worner scores with a head kick. Moorer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moorer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moorer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worner looks to land a combination. Moorer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moorer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Moorer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Worner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Worner is working an open guard so Moorer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Moorer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Worner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moorer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Worner!
Worner is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer controlling the pace for now.
Worner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Worner actively working from the bottom here.
Moorer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moorer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Worner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moorer counters with a straight right hand.
Moorer scores with a jab.
Worner doesn't manage to clinch there - Moorer circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moorer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worner to the ground. Moorer is now in Worner's guard.
Moorer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Worner's guard.

Moorer gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Austin Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Moorer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moorer tries to free his leg and advance position but Worner is retaining full guard.
Moorer wanted to stand there but Worner had control of the position.
Moorer looking to pass the guard.
Moorer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Worner's guard.
Moorer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Worner has a closed guard, preventing Moorer from standing up.

Moorer stands up and waves to Worner to follow him.
Moorer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moorer lands a jab to the nose.

Moorer rushes Worner and presses him up against the cage.
Moorer tries to break free but Worner pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Moorer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Worner pushes Moorer off looking to stand but Moorer dives back in and keeps control.
Worner tries to get to full guard but Moorer has control of the leg.

Moorer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Worner to get to his feet.

Moorer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Worner to the mat! Worner manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Moorer gets to his feet - Worner follows without any prompting.
Moorer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Worner on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Worner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moorer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worner fails with the takedown
and Moorer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Worner's hands.
A nice combination there by Moorer.
Worner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Worner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Worner is rocked!
Worner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moorer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Worner is still on wobbly legs! Can Moorer finish him?
Worner has his takedown stuffed
and Moorer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley Moorer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer scores with a shot to the body.
Worner seems to have recovered his senses.
Worner throws a leg kick that misses.
Moorer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worner tries to clinch up
and Moorer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorer lands with a nice body punch.

Worner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moorer!
Moorer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Worner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Moorer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorer is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Worner misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moorer wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Worner connects with a nice short shot to Moorer's temple.
Moorer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Worner.
Worner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Worner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Worner lands with a punch from half guard.
Worner thows a huge punch but Moorer dodges it nicely.
Worner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Moorer kicks off Worner and gets to his feet.
Moorer tries to clinch up but Worner circles away and keeps his distance.
Worner with a poor takedown
letting Moorer counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Worner eats them both and turns towards Moorer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moorer is trying to break the clinch but Worner has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Moorer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Moorer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Worner or perhaps it was just good defense by Moorer which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner tries to bum rush Moorer with a series of wild strikes but Moorer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Moorer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A left and a right from Moorer both land. Nice combination.
Dudley Moorer is winning the standup battle so far.
Moorer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Worner backs up against the cage.
Moorer swats away the attempt to clinch by Worner.
Moorer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Worner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moorer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Moorer. Beautiful body shot.

Moorer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Worner, pushing him back against the cage.
Worner has Moorer pressed against the cage, preventing Moorer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moorer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Worner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moorer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is trying to drag Moorer to the mat but Moorer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Moorer breaks from the clinch.
Worner misses with a jab to the body

and Moorer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Worner!
Moorer tries to control but Worner wriggling away.
Moorer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dudley Moorer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moorer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dudley Moorer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moorer lands a jab.
Worner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moorer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner darts in trying to clinch
and Moorer counters with a one-two to the body.
Moorer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Worner momentarily.
Moorer connects with a looping right hand.
Worner tries to move into range but Moorer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Worner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Worner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moorer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dudley Moorer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.
Worner is looking to clinch but Moorer is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moorer.
Moorer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worner can do to turn this around?
Worner closes the distance but Moorer moves to the side
and Moorer counters with a one-two to the body.
Moorer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Worner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Worner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Worner moves to clinch but Moorer breaks away
and Moorer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Moorer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner is trying to control the position but Moorer postures up.
Austin Worner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Moorer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moorer 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudley Moorer!
Dudley Moorer took some time post fight to say the following; 'All I have to say, is HOUSTON, TEXAS in the building. I'm out.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Old Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Man
vs
Thomas

178 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Old Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thomas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Old Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Old Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man scores with a head kick.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

A big head kick from Man and Thomas is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Thomas is rocked!

It looks like JJ Thomas has been cut.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Man drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Man drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Thomas in his guard.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Old Man just wasn't active enough.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Man scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Old Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Man as he avoids it easily.

Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Man is trying to stand.
Man trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Thomas trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man tries to kick Thomas off in order to stand up. Thomas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man tries to escape but Thomas is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thomas.
Man is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thomas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Old Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Thomas.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

A head kick lands from Man that sends Thomas to the canvas. Thomas tries to scramble back to his feet but Man brings him back down into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Old Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JJ Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
JJ Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Man lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Old Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Man sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Thomas to the ground! Man dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Man wants to finish this one by submission but Thomas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Man.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Thomas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.

Man jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Man tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.

Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Thomas tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thomas controls his leg.

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

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Man!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stian Rexhaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Syn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syn has chosen Truth by Alexander as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rexhaj
vs
Syn

183 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stian Rexhaj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franky Syn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexhaj pushes Syn away with a front kick.
Rexhaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rexhaj.
Syn misses with a looping left.
Rexhaj throws a body kick that misses.
Rexhaj throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Rexhaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rexhaj throws a body kick that misses.
Rexhaj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rexhaj swings for the body but Syn moves out of range.

Syn lands a left and a right that send Rexhaj crashing to the mat, dazed. Syn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Stian Rexhaj has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syn moves out of range as Rexhaj throws a body kick.
Syn avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rexhaj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rexhaj throws a head kick that misses.
Rexhaj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rexhaj misses the jab.
Rexhaj misses with a body kick.
Rexhaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Rexhaj tries to land a front kick but Syn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Syn swings for the body but Rexhaj moves out of range.
Rexhaj punishes Syn's body with a nice straight punch.
Rexhaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syn manages to avoid it.
Rexhaj misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rexhaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Syn jabs Rexhaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rexhaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syn moves away.
Syn moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Syn blocks the low kick.
Syn blocks a head kick by Rexhaj.
Rexhaj misses with a right hand
and Syn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rexhaj is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rexhaj checks a low kick from Syn.
Rexhaj throws the kick towards the body but Syn avoids it.
A punch combination from Syn misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexhaj throws the kick towards the body but Syn avoids it.
Syn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Syn lands.
Syn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rexhaj moves out of range of the leg kick from Syn.
Rexhaj looks to land a body kick but Syn moved away.
Syn scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syn swinging wildly here.
Stian Rexhaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Rexhaj lands but Syn takes it in his stride.
Rexhaj throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Syn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rexhaj right on the button. Rexhaj goes down! Syn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Syn gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Syn! Franky Syn retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Franky Syn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.