QFC Tournament 86 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcell Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martins Egle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Washington
vs
Egle

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcell Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martins Egle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Egle is defended easily by Washington.
Washington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Egle on the side of the head.
Washington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Egle fails with a takedown attempt.
Egle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Washington drops Egle with a beautiful combination! Egle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!

It looks like Martins Egle has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a body punch but Egle moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Egle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcell Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Egle.
Egle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Egle gets slowly back to his feet.
Egle looks gassed!
Egle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Washington - just one landing.
Egle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martins Egle 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!

Egle clinches.
Washington tries to break free but Egle pushes him back against the cage.
Washington tries a body shot but Egle blocks it.
Washington tries a body shot but Egle blocks it.
Egle swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Egle keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egle wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Egle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Egle won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Egle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Egle keeps him there for the moment.
Egle swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Egle.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egle misses with the head strike.
Washington tries to circle away but Egle has him pinned against the cage.
Egle blocks a body shot from Washington.

Egle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egle throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Egle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Washington is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Egle.
Washington swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Egle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcell Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martins Egle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Egle dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Egle's head and hops out.
Egle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Washington connects with a nice looking jab.

Washington drops Egle with a beautiful combination! Egle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!

Egle is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington takes a swing at Egle's ribcage but misses.
Egle fails with the takedown.
Egle dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Egle's head and hops out.
Marcell Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Egle.
Egle is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Washington has knocked Egle down with a huge combo! Washington steps away and waves a wobbly Egle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Egle is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stuns Egle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Egle seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington lands with a good body shot.

Washington drops Egle with a beautiful combination! Egle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington finds Egle's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Egle flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Washington lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Egle will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcell Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dawn
vs
Fat

180 cm
20
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Fat!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn circles away from the clinch attempt

so Dawn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dawn 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.
Dawn landing with the ground and pound.

Dawn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Fat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dawn fails with a takedown attempt.
Fat looks to land a combination but Dawn avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fat tries to clinch but Dawn moves out of range.
Fat tries to clinch up.
Fat tries to clinch there but Dawn circles away.
Dawn dives in and grabs Fat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fat pushes down on Dawn's head and hops out.
Dawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Fat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fat tries to clinch up but Dawn circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Dawn looking to score a takedown here. Fat is defending well but Dawn drives through and ends up in Fat's guard.
Dawn is breathing heavily.
Dawn wants to control from the top but Fat keeps moving.
Dawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawn wants to stand and escape but instead Fat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fat wanted to stand there but Dawn had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn wants to improve his position but instead Fat has moved into half guard.
Dawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dawn is doing well to control the position and prevent Fat from advancing to side control.
Fat tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawn is positioning himself well to prevent Fat advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is looking to improve his position.
Dawn wants to get back to full guard but Fat has mounted him!
Dawn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawn is trying to reverse the position but instead Fat has taken his back - oops!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fat nearly escaped from the position there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fat tries to clinch up.

Dawn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dawn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dawn in particular looking to stall.
Fat wants to get back to his feet.
Fat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dawn manages to mount him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn scoring with strikes but Fat is staying in there.
Fat really wants to buck Dawn off and get back to his feet.
Dawn working Fat over with strikes here.
Dawn with good strikes from the mount here!
Dawn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fat is breathing heavily.
Dawn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fat's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Fat is rocked!
Fat is trying to stand up.

Fat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dawn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Fat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dawn controlling his opponent.
Fat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fat hang on?
BOOM! Dawn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dawn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dawn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dawn landing punches.

Fat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dawn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dawn wants to finish this one by submission but Fat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dawn.
Dawn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fat?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawn raining down shots from the mount!
Fat taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Dawn 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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawn is defended easily by Fat.
Fat closes the distance looking to clinch

so Dawn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fat keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.
Dawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fat is keeping the position for now.
Dawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawnis looking to pass into half guard but Fat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fat is in guard.
Jake Dawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawn is pulling down on Fat's head to control his posture.
Fat stopping the sweep attempt from Dawn.
Fat stops Dawn from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dawn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is pulling down on Fat's head. It's preventing any offense from Fat, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Dawn.
Fat wants to clinch

and Dawn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fat's guard now.
Fat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawn controls the pace.
Dawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fat can do to turn this around?
Fat keeping full guard, as Dawn tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawn is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawn content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jake Dawn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dawn shoots for a double leg takedown but Fat sprawls well. He's pushed Dawn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fat moves in looking to clinch but Dawn pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob Fat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dawn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fat is looking to stand up but Dawn isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Dawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jake Dawn!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jake Dawn!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jake Dawn!

Jake Dawn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalen Simpkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletus Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Simpkins
vs
Cassidy

191 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalen Simpkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cassidy pinned against the cage. Cassidy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simpkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simpkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalen Simpkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassidy.
Cassidy is trying to push Simpkins away but Simpkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cletus Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy misses with a combination

and Simpkins counters by clinching up.
Simpkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassidy after a bit of a struggle.

Simpkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Cassidy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassidy as he avoids it easily.

Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Simpkins. Simpkins maintains the clinch.
Simpkins working hard to break the clinch.
Simpkins keeps control of Cassidy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a nice looking combination but Simpkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cassidy is fending him off so far but Simpkins persists. Nope, Cassidy circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Simpkins wants to land a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Simpkins is having none of it.

Simpkins has closed the distance and engaged Cassidy in a clinch.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Simpkins is controlling the position.
Cassidy throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpkins.
Cassidy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassidy circles away.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassidy as he avoids it easily.
Simpkins is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that Simpkins avoids nicely.
Cassidy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Simpkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpkins.
Simpkins blocks an uppercut.
Simpkins tries for a takedown but Cassidy manages to get underhooks.
Cassidy prevents Simpkins from breaking the clinch.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Simpkins has him pressed against the cage.

Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Simpkins throws a head kick but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins counters with a two punch combo.
Simpkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassidy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpkins somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy shoots in for a double leg but Simpkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cassidy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simpkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Simpkins moves away and avoids it.
Simpkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassidy momentarily.
Cassidy leaves Simpkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpkins slips a jab and a cross from Cassidy.
Simpkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy looks for a takedown but Simpkins sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simpkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a right hand that Simpkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpkins also avoids with ease.
Simpkins connects with a crisp jab.
Cassidy misses with a head kick.
Cassidy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpkins dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy is breathing heavily.
Cassidy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Simpkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simpkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpkins has double underhooks.

Simpkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpkins slips a jab and a cross from Cassidy.
Simpkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpkins staying out of range there.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Simpkins moves out of range.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Simpkins moves out of range.
Simpkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpkins shoots in but Cassidy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalen Simpkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy is looking to clinch but Simpkins is avoiding it.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassidy misses with the combination.
Simpkins lunges at Cassidy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassidy's hand.
Cassidy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpkins.
Simpkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cassidy.
A head kick misses from Simpkins.
Sloppy strikes from Cassidy. Those never looked like landing.
Simpkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Simpkins avoids them all with ease.

Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Simpkins. Simpkins maintains the clinch.

Simpkins manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins trying to control the position here.
Simpkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cassidy wants to stand and escape but instead Simpkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cassidy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpkins is controlling him.
Cassidy 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.
Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but Simpkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Cassidy has wrist control.
Cassidy wants to stand but Simpkins is controlling the position.
Cassidy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpkins.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Simpkins from controlling successfully.
Cassidy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simpkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cassidy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpkins stops Cassidy from standing up.
Simpkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Kalen Simpkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpkins fails with the takedown.
Cassidy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy moves to clinch but Simpkins breaks away

and Simpkins moves into the clinch.
Cassidy tries to break free but Simpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Simpkins is controlling him.
Simpkins stalls.
Simpkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassidy has double underhooks.
Simpkins is working for takedown but Cassidy is calmly controlling the position for now.

Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Kalen Simpkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpkins slips a jab and a cross from Cassidy.
Cletus Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a combination

and Simpkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cassidy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Simpkins.

Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Simpkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalen Simpkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassidy defends it nicely.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cassidy scores a takedown into full mount!
Simpkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Cassidy has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy looking to control but Simpkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpkins tries to hold on but Cassidy postures up.
Simpkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cassidy wants to control the pace but Simpkins is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy controlling the pace for now.
Cassidy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpkins is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cletus Cassidy.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense.
Simpkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpkins blocking some punches.
Cassidy misses with some punches.
Simpkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simpkins is trying to push Cassidy away but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassidy blocks the body kick.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassidy as he jumps to the side.
Simpkins moves out of range of the body kick from Cassidy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy misses with a double jab.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.

Simpkins rushes Cassidy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Cassidy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cassidy 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 for Cletus Cassidy!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cletus Cassidy!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Cletus Cassidy!

Cletus Cassidy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taitesena Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smorgendorpher Delexer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Animai
vs
Delexer

186 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taitesena Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smorgendorpher Delexer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delexer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Animai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Animai is trying to control Delexer's posture but Delexer avoids it.
Delexer grinds an elbow into Animai's temple.
Animai bucks up and tries to throw Delexer off but instead Delexer has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delexer doesn't have the hooks in and Animai manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delexer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Animai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Animai stopping the sweep attempt from Delexer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Animai working some strikes from top position.
Animai stopping the sweep attempt from Delexer.

Animai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Delexer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Animai scoring with some ground and pound.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Delexer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Animai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Animai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Delexer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Animai pushes a forearm under Delexer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Delexer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taitesena Animai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Kytke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Scott
vs
Kytke

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Kytke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott fails with the takedown
and Kytke counters with a stiff right hand.

Kytke clinches.
Kytke taking a breather.

Kytke has Scott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kytke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scott tumbling to the mat - Kytke dives into Scott's guard.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kytke closes the distance looking to clinch

and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott passes into half guard.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scott throwing shots but Kytke is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kytke tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott wants to take a breather but Kytke is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Scott shoots in and bounces Kytke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Scott stands up from Kytke's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kytke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kytke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is keen to just control but Kytke is a slippery customer.
Scott slips a nice elbow through Kytke's hands, connecting with Kytke's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kytke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Scott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott with the ground and pound but Kytke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kytke can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Kytke sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kytke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kytke is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.

Scott tries to keep at a distance but Kytke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kytke prevents it.
Kytke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kytke stalling against the cage.

Kytke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kytke manages to end up in side control.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott looking for a sweep but Kytke has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xavier Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kytke looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott wants to hold on but Kytke pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kytke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Kytke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott tries to reverse the position but Kytke maintains control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Scott bucks Kytke off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kytke but Kytke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott throws a jab when Kytke was well out of range.

Kytke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kytke is looking for a takedown.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Kytke.
Kytke has Scott pressed against the cage.
Kytke is breathing heavily.

Scott has hold of one of Kytke's legs. Kytke is fighting the takedown attempt but Scott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Scott gets to his feet. Kytke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Xavier Scott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kytke fails in his attempt to clinch.

Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Kytke defends the submission attempt.

Scott decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kytke as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Kytke.

Kytke closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kytke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Kytke tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.
Scott looking to control.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Scott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kytke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kytke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kytke prevents Scott from improving his position.
Kytke is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier Scott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Kytke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kytke is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Kytke circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Scott shoots in and bounces Kytke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scott stands up and waves to Kytke to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kytke checks a low kick from Scott.
Scott tries for a takedown but Kytke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott tries for a takedown but Kytke circles away easily

and Kytke counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kytke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kytke defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Xavier Scott!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Xavier Scott!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Xavier Scott!

Xavier Scott wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Favano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favano's entrance music is Papa Roach-Between angels and insects. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Favano
vs
Khan

186 cm
25
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Favano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyka Khan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Favano.
Khan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Favano is fending him off so far but Khan persists. Nope, Favano circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Favano tries to avoid it but Khan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Favano to the ground. Favano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Favano misses.

Khan gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khan.
Khan looking for a takedown.
Nick Favano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyka Khan.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Favano.
Khan looking for a takedown.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Khan jumps guard but Favano stands there with Khan around his waist. Khan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khan missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Favano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Favano manages to end up in side control.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Favano keeps moving and retains side control.
Favano working the ground and pound.
Favano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khan!
Favano controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khan?
Favano lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Favano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Favano punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Khan won't allow Favano to pass to mount.
Favano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khan looks gassed!
Favano controlling from the full mount.
Favano lands a big shot there that rocks Khan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favano avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Favano is landing with some decent strikes but Khan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Favano scoring with strikes but Khan is staying in there.

Khan is rocked!

Favano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khan and Favano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Khan is still in real trouble! Can Favano finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favano takes a little break here. Khan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Favano advances to full mount.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favano controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Favano controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Favano connects with a stiff jab that staggers Khan - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Favano!
In his post fight interview, Nick Favano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Justice
vs
Dog

180 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Dog!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like JC Justice has been cut.
Dog works the jab nicely.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Justice scrambles back to his feet.
Justice shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justice thows a body kick. Dog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Justice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Dog.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Justice takes one on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Justice on that attempt.
Jab from Dog.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Dog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justice fails with the takedown
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice looks to clinch
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Justice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Decent striking displayed by Dog there.
Justice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Dog.
Dog works the jab nicely.
Jay Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Dog - just one landing.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justice shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Justice. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Justice backs up against the cage.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Justice misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justice is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Justice.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Justice under the eye.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Justice dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Justice had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Justice's defenses.
Dog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dog scores with a jab. Justice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dog lands with a good body shot.
Justice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Dog.
Dog throws a good cross that connects.
Justice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog connects with the punch.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
Dog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dog works Justice's body with a nice hook.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Dog. Beautiful body shot.
Justice lands a front kick.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Dog does it's job there.
Justice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice fails to land the takedown.
Dog feints a jab promting Justice to slip. Dog then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Justice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JC Justice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dog scores with a jab to the head.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justice swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Dog cracks Justice with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Justice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dog cracks Justice with an open hand slap.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Justice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog lands with a right hand.
Dog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Justice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice wants to clinch up but Dog keeps it at a distance.
Justice tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Dog.
Dog cracks Justice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dog throws a good cross that connects.
Dog throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Justice scrambles back to his feet.
Justice with a poor takedown
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog to score with a decent uppercut.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog lands a really nice looking cross but Justice seems unphased.
Dog throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Justice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Dog.
Justice throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog cracks Justice with a good jab.
Justice walks into a jab.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Justice counters with a nice body kick.
Dog lands a head shot.
Justice moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Dog lands.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justice. Justice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Jay Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog lands a lovely overhand right.
Dog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dog clobbers Justice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog lands with a nice combination. Justice backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dog.
Justice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog.
Justice throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Dog tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justice throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Jay Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog lands with a nice combination. Justice backs away looking to recover.
Justice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Justice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Justice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Justice scrambles back to his feet.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Justice has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JC Justice's cut.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Dog.
Dog scores with a three punch combo!
Justice moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justice's head.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Justice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JC Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Justice's head back.
Dog scores with a jab to the head.
Justice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justice off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JC Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Justice. Justice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dog with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Justice shoots in.
Dog throws a series of strikes that have Justice backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Dog both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
Dog scores with a nice head shot.
Dog punishes Justice's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dog throws a one two combo.
Justice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dog works over Justice's head and body with a nice combination.
Justice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dog.
Dog with a hook.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Justice or perhaps it was just good defense by Dog which made him look bad.
Dog lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dog throws out a powerful jab.
Justice takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Dog as he connects with a hook.
Dog lands with a hook. Justice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Dog.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dog scores with a jab. Justice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Justice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justice misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Justice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dog scores with a one two! Justice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog lands a jab.
Dog is working the combinations to good effect here.
Justice fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jay Dog!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jay Dog!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jay Dog!

Jay Dog wins by unanimous decision!
Jay Dog spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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 Paul Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dravinski
vs
McNeil

180 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Dravinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dravinski gets the takedown into side control.

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

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

Dravinski tries for a kimura but McNeil is defending well.

Dravinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeil is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dravinski trying to control the position but McNeil is working away.
McNeil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravinski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Dravinski tries for a kimura but McNeil is defending well.

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

Dravinski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeil, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McNeil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dravinski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravinski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McNeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNeil struggling a bit here.
McNeil is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from McNeil but he's now mounted!

Dravinski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McNeil to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McNeil shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil wants to hold on but Dravinski pushes him away.

Dravinski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McNeil has worked his arm free - good work by McNeil!

Dravinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dravinski tries to advance to mount but McNeil denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dravinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Dravinski tries for a kimura but McNeil is defending well.
McNeil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dravinski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dravinski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dravinski tries for a kimura but McNeil is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Dravinski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dravinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

McNeil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McNeil tries to move to full mount but Dravinski actually manages to regain half guard.

McNeil throws a strike but Dravinski manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will McNeil tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Dravinski!