GFC VIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Forget you-Cee-Lo Green (Orginal version unedited) . Jason Washington had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Washington
vs
White

181 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

188 cm
20
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
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, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington is breathing heavily.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White throws a one two combo.

It looks like Jason Washington has been cut.
White swinging wildly here.
Washington walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White digs a good hook to Washington's body.
White throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White throws a good cross that connects.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and White settles back down.
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White dances in with a quick combination. Washington is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from White snaps Washington's head back. Washington stumbles backwards against the cage. White steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Washington's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Washington just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Walter White!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with The Realest Sport blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Awang Bang's choice of entrance music: 2pac Changes. Mike Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hunt
vs
Awang Bang

185 cm
32
194 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
32
197 lbs
21 - 19 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Awang Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Awang Bang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Awang Bang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Awang Bang is now in Hunt's guard.
Awang Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.

Awang Bang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Awang Bang has Hunt in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Awang Bang keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

Awang Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Awang Bang looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Awang Bang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Awang Bang is retaining full guard.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Awang Bang pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt is working Awang Bang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.

Hunt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Awang Bang, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Awang Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Awang Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt tries to kick Awang Bang off but Awang Bang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Hunt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Awang Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Awang Bang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Awang Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.

Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Awang Bang taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to take a breather but Awang Bang is having none of it.
Awang Bang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Awang Bang is defending the position.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Awang Bang has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt works his way into full mount!
Hunt landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Hunt breaks from Awang Bang's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Awang Bang is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a bit shot that sees Awang Bang covering up! More strikes from Hunt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunt is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
An out of breath Mike Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Air Canada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Canada
vs
Villia

178 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
30
150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Air Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Villia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Villia scores with a sloppy right hand. Canada should have avoided that one.
Canada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Canada misses with a double jab
and Villia counters with a left and a right that stings Canada.
Villia tries for a takedown but Canada circles away easily
and Canada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Air Canada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
Villia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Air Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villia tries to clinch there but Canada circles away.

Villia rushes Canada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Villia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Canada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Villia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canada manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Villia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Villia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Canada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Villia is rocked!
Canada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villia is still on wobbly legs! Can Canada finish him?
Canada dances in with a quick combination. Villia is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Canada snaps Villia's head back. Villia stumbles backwards against the cage. Canada steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Villia's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Villia just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Air Canada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Air Canada made sure he mentioned MERKIN FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Realest Sport kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! TheRock Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pope
vs
Obama

225 cm
30
283 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

194 cm
31
260 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Obama has a takedown stuffed.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Pope counters with a right hand to the body.
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pope cracks Obama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Pope counters with a good, hard body kick but Obama shrugs it off.
Jesus Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheRock Obama.
Obama tries to clinch up.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Horrible takedown by Pope or perhaps it was just good defense by Obama which made him look bad.
Obama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pope, right into the meat.
Pope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pope scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pope.
Obama looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.

Obama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pope's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obama throwing strikes but missing.

Pope is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obama defends well.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
Obama with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Pope working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Obama throwing strikes but missing.
Obama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama is looking to work some ground and pound but Pope has wrist control.
Obama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Pope working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Obama looking to pass the guard.
Pope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obama throws an elbow that misses. Pope uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obama's guard. Nice move by Pope!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pope is aware though and is defending well.
Pope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Obama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pope uses it to pass to side control.
Pope lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Obama down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama looks to move to half guard but instead Pope has passed into mount! Damn!
Pope raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope is trying to control here but Obama has managed to regain half guard.
Pope passes the guard and advances to mount!
Obama working to try and regain half guard.
Obama is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama is in a horrible position here. Pope smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pope raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pope landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pope finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Pope.
Pope fakes the leg kick and cracks Obama in the body.

Obama closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Pope is fighting off a takedown attempt but Obama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pope to the mat. Pope regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obama won't allow Pope to sweep him here.
Pope seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pope looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obama is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pope makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pope chips away with some ground and pound.
Pope postures up.
Obama keeping full guard, as Pope tries to pass.

Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pope defends well.

Obama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pope can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pope landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama is looking to stand back up but Pope counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Obama.

Obama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pope passes into side control!
Obama tries to escape but Pope is in control.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama tries to buck Pope off but Pope is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Pope advances nicely into full mount.
Obama is desperately trying to improve his position but Pope has a good base and remains in mount.
Pope connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pope landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope looking to control and managing it successfully.
Obama taking shots to the head.
Pope working the ground and pound effectively.
Pope scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Obama is trying to escape the mount.
Pope scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Obama?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Pope! Obama is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesus Pope!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Dennehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dennehy's choice of entrance music: The Homeland. On his way into the cage it seems that Chris Christofi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chris Christofi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Christofi
vs
Dennehy

187 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
30
216 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Christofi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Dennehy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennehy tries to clinch but Christofi is having none of it.
Christofi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christofi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dennehy.
Dennehy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Christofi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dennehy enables Christofi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dennehy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Christofi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennehy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christofi with a nice head shot there.
Dennehy keeping moving, preventing Christofi from controlling successfully.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennehy has wrist control.
Christofi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christofi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dennehy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christofi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christofi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennehy can't do much from the bottom here.
Christofi works to advance to full mount. Dennehy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Christofi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BOOM! Christofi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Christofi lands a heavy elbow.

Dennehy is rocked!
A big strike lands for Christofi! That's really hurt Dennehy and he's turned his back - Christofi keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Christofi jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Christofi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by MURDER MUZIK. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manson
vs
Figgs

180 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Figgs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Figgs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manson sprawls well initially but Figgs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Manson is looking to improve his position.

Figgs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Figgs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Figgs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figgs.
Manson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Manson fails to land.
Figgs keeps control of Manson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manson lands with a right to the head.
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!
Figgs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manson is defending well.
Figgs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manson is defending well.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Figgs.
Manson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Figgs is working Manson over against the cage.
Manson is looking to break free of the clinch but Figgs has double underhooks.
Figgs lands an elbow just above Manson 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs stalling.
Manson is trying to push Figgs away but Figgs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Figgs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Figgs pulls guard.
Figgs pulls Manson in to control the position.
Manson wants to control from the top but Figgs keeps moving.
Figgs looking for a sweep. Not yet Figgs, not yet.
Manson wants to control from the top but Figgs keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Manson wants to stand but Figgs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Charles Manson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Figgs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Figgs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manson.
Figgs is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Figgs breaks from the clinch.
Manson stuffs the takedown.

Figgs clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Figgs.
The crowd are getting on Figgs's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Figgs is working for takedown but Manson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Figgs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Figgs lands a knee to the body.
Figgs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Figgs lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Figgs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frankie Figgs.
Figgs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manson is fending him off so far but Figgs persists. Nope, Manson circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson tries to clinch but Figgs moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figgs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Figgs is just out of range.
Figgs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Figgs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Figgs controls the position from side control.
Manson tries to buck Figgs off but Figgs is having none of it.
Manson gets back to half guard.
Figgs is taking a breather. Manson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manson is trying to maintain the position but Figgs is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figgs throwing shots but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Manson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figgs.
Manson throws a hook to the side of Figgs's head but Figgs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson is looking to score with low kicks.
Charles Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manson misses with a hook
and Figgs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Figgs ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manson misses with a right hand

and Figgs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manson!
Figgs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is looking to get to half guard.
Manson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Figgs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgs scoring with strikes but Manson is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson tries to reverse the position but Figgs maintains control.
Figgs controlling his opponent.
Manson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Figgs on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson is looking to get to half guard.
Figgs landing strikes from the mount and Manson is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frankie Figgs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Figgs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manson is working to get back to half guard.
Figgs controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson really wants to buck Figgs off and get back to his feet.
Figgs controlling from the full mount.
Manson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is trying to stand up.
Manson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Figgs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Figgs controlling from mount.
Manson is in a horrible position here. Figgs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Figgs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manson working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgs controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Figgs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frankie Figgs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Figgs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Manson misses with a lunging right hand

and Figgs counters by moving into the clinch.
Figgs is looking for a takedown.

Figgs jumps guard.
Figgs pulls Manson in close to his closed guard and prevents Manson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
Manson wants to control from the top but Figgs keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs seems keen to control Manson's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Manson just wasn't active enough.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Figgs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Figgs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Figgs slips under a jab from Manson.
Manson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Figgs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Figgs stands up from Manson's guard - Figgs perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figgs fails with a takedown attempt.
Manson misses with a looping right.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Figgs.

Figgs moves into the clinch.
Figgs lands a damaging elbow.
Figgs stalling the fight.
Manson stops a takedown attempt from Figgs.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Figgs.
Manson misses with some punches.
Manson misses with a body punch.
Frankie Figgs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manson wants to break free but Figgs has control.

Figgs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Figgs forces Manson back against the cage and clinches.
Figgs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Figgs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mansons head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs stalling the fight.
Manson tries to work over Figgs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Figgs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Figgs lands a knee to the body.

Figgs pulls guard effortlessly.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figgs wants to sweep but no luck.

Figgs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figgs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Figgs wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Figgs pushes Manson off and gets back to his feet.
Figgs tries to bum rush Manson with a series of wild strikes but Manson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Figgs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manson won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Figgs working away.
Figgs controlling from side mount.
Frankie Figgs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Figgs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Figgs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Figgs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Figgs!
After the big win, Frankie Figgs made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerventes Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jynkka Levanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Beast by Tech N9ne. Jynkka Levanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bison
vs
Levanen

190 cm
30
218 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cerventes Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jynkka Levanen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bison lands with a straight right. Levanen didn't see that one coming.

Levanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bison to the mat! Bison manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bison is on top in guard.

Levanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Levanen is looking for a triangle but Bison pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bison distracts Levanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levanen working a defensive guard here.

Levanen working for submissions but it's allowed Bison to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Levanen looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bison in particular looking to stall.

Levanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levanen is looking for a sweep. Bison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bison trying to control the pace.
Levanen is trying to control but can't.

Levanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison tries to stand but can't do so whilst Levanen controls his leg.
Bison trying to control from Levanen's half guard. Levanen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Levanen has his foot on Bison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bison works his way back into a safe position though.
Bison trying to control but Levanen is working from the bottom.
Levanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bison is controlling him.
Bison is fighting to break Levanen's control of his arms but Levanen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Levanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bison controls the pace.
Bison trying to control the position from guard on top but Levanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cerventes Bison.
Bison throws a series of punches but Levanen moves out of range.
Bison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bison throws an off balance right hand

and Levanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bison is looking to improve his position.
Levanen controlling the pace.
Levanen trying to control the action but Bison is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Levanen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bison's thigh. Bison counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levanen trying to control but Bison is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jynkka Levanen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bison lands with a straight right. Levanen didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison lands with a slapping head kick.
Bison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Levanen needs to keep his hands up - Bison had a free shot at his head there.
Levanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bison tries to clinch up but Levanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bison scores with a push kick.
Bison misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cerventes Bison 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.

Bison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Levanen.
Bison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bison throws a leg kick which misses Levanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Levanen tries to avoid it.
Levanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Levanen slips a straight right by Bison.
A telegraphed right hand from Bison misses the target.
Bison scores with a three punch combo!
Cerventes Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
Levanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bison's waist but Bison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levanen off to one side.
Levanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Levanen moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison lands with a right hand.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Levanen with a poor takedown
and Bison makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Levanen really felt that one!
Cerventes Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jynkka Levanen.
Bison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bison tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Levanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Levanen looking to sit in guard and control but Bison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Levanen 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.
Bison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Levanen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Levanen manages to get back to half guard.
Bison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Levanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Levanen looking for subs from the bottom but Bison mounts him!
Bison trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levanen is looking to get to half guard.
Bison working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bison controlling from the full mount.
Bison landing strikes from the mount and Levanen is in trouble!
Bison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bison trying to control but Levanen is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levanen tries to hold on but Bison pushes him away.
Bison controlling the position easily from mount.
Levanen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Levanen tries to hold on but Bison postures up.
Bison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Levanen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison wants to control the pace but Levanen is squirming around nicely.
Levanen wants to hold on but Bison pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bison throws a body punch but Levanen moves out of range.
Levanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bison pinned against the cage. Bison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bison throws a big shot that misses.
Levanen takes a swing at Bison's ribcage but misses.
Cerventes Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bison - that will leave a mark!

Levanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bison to the mat! Bison manages to get full guard.
Bison is trying to keep Levanen in close.

Bison pushes Levanen off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Levanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jynkka Levanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bison 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.
Cerventes Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levanen.
Cerventes Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jynkka Levanen.
A jab from Bison does it's job there.

Bison moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bison tries a knee to the head but Levanen blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levanen looking for a takedown.
Levanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Levanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levanen tries for a takedown but Bison manages to get underhooks.
Bison throws a punch but it's blocked by Levanen.
Levanen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bison scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Bison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bison lands with a light punch inside.
Bison tries a body shot but Levanen blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bison connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Bison.
A short right from Bison on the inside.
Bison lands a body shot.
Bison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Levanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cerventes Bison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bison lands an uppercut.
Levanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bison gets an underhook and turns Levanen into the cage.

Bison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bison staying out of range there.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch but Levanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bison.
Bison lands an overhand right.
Levanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Levanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Bison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bison lands with a right to the head.
Bison stops a takedown attempt from Levanen.
Bison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Levanen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bison lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cerventes Bison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bison, 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hamara
vs
Flintstone

201 cm
24
286 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
240 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Hamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flintstone misses with a wild combination.
Flintstone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamara scores with a nice right hand.
Flintstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamara.
Hamara looks to land a combination but Flintstone avoids it well.
Hamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flintstone throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamara.
Hamara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Oooooh!!! Hamara has knocked Flintstone down with a huge combo! Hamara steps away and waves a wobbly Flintstone back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flintstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamara.
Hamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Flintstone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hamara throws a nice looking combination but Flintstone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flintstone blocks a head kick by Hamara.
Flintstone tries to clinch up but Hamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamara blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamara.
Flintstone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flintstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flintstone misses with a straight left.
Flintstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hamara's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamara.
Hamara takes a swing at Flintstone's ribcage but misses.
Hamara misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Flintstone looks to land a left hand but Hamara moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hamara.

Flintstone is rocked!
Flintstone ducks under a wild hook from Hamara.
Flintstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamara finish 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!
Flintstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flintstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flintstone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamara throws out the jab.
Hamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flintstone misses with a body punch
and Hamara counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Flintstone has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Turo Hamara!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blow Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Smells like Teen Spirit . Jimmy has chosen Take a lick as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Martin
vs
Jimmy

205 cm
32
270 lbs
20 - 7 - 1

200 cm
29
285 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blow Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jimmy or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin which made him look bad.
Jimmy blocks a jab.
Jimmy swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin moves away from the strike by Jimmy.
Martin moves out of range as Jimmy throws a body kick.
Martin cracks Jimmy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Jimmy counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Jimmy missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimmy misses with a looping right.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimmy.
Jimmy misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab when Jimmy was well out of range.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimmy.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimmy.
Jimmy throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Jimmy thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Jimmy off balance momentarily.
Martin looks for the body kick but Jimmy saw that one coming.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Martin gets tackled into the cage by Jimmy. Jimmy maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy misses with some punches.
Martin blocking some punches.

Jimmy decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martin being controlled here momentarily.
Jimmy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jimmy is controlling Martin's posture.
Martin tries to stand but Jimmy is controlling from the bottom.
Jimmy pulls Martin in to control the position.

That's three minutes 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.
Jimmy misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimmy in his tracks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jimmy.
A head kick by Martin misses
and Jimmy counters with a left and a right that stings Martin.
Jimmy looks to throw a body kick
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimmy looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Jimmy's belly button to the back.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Blow Jimmy has been cut.
Jimmy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Jimmy pushes him off.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jimmy looks winded!
Jab from Martin.
Martin throws a body punch but Jimmy moves out of range.
Jimmy lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin tries to work over Jimmy's front leg with a kick but Jimmy checks it.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimmy was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Dustin Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Martin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimmy checks a leg kick.
Jimmy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blow Jimmy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jimmy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimmy.

Jimmy gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Jimmy blocks it.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Jimmy controls the action.
Jimmy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jimmy avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
Jimmy blocks an uppercut.
Jimmy wants to stall.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jimmy blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Jimmy blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimmy lands an uppercut.
Jimmy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martin is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Martin.
Martin misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Jimmy tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimmy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Jimmy misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin prevents a body shot from Jimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
Jimmy is breathing heavily.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jimmy.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
Jimmy tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimmy avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
Jimmy blocks an elbow strike.
Jimmy presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimmy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Jimmy tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Jimmy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimmy.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Martin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin blocks a body shot from Jimmy.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jimmy throws a head punch that misses.
Jimmy blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martin tries a body shot but Jimmy blocks it.
Martin pushes Jimmy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dustin Martin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martin blocks a body shot from Jimmy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.

Jimmy has Martin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jimmy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martin tumbling to the mat - Jimmy dives into Martin's guard.
Jimmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martin is trying to control the position but Jimmy postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin is working hard here to advance position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dustin Martin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martin throws a low kick but Jimmy moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Martin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blow Jimmy'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. This is the final round!

Jimmy shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dustin Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Jimmy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy misses with a two punch combination.
Jimmy looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Jimmy off balance momentarily.
Martin throws a leg kick but Jimmy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jimmy tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Jimmy thuds his shin into the meat of Martin's side.
Nice shot by Jimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin thows a leg kick but Jimmy checks it
and Jimmy counters with a good, hard body kick but Martin shrugs it off.
Martin tries to bum rush Jimmy with a series of wild strikes but Jimmy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimmy stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimmy tries to work over Martin's front leg with a kick but Martin checks it.
Jimmy tries to clinch up.
Jimmy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin misses the jab.
Jimmy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jimmy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Jimmy is out of range.
Jimmy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jimmy avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmy misses with a body shot.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimmy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Jimmy 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That has opened up Blow Jimmy's cut even more.
Martin throws a body punch but Jimmy moves out of range.
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jimmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimmy, pushing him back against the cage.
Martin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimmy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Jimmy wants to stall.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Jimmy.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jimmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jimmy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martin.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Jimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Dustin Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blow Jimmy.
Martin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Jimmy gets control of Martin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jimmy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Martin wanted to stand there but Jimmy had control of the position.
Martin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dustin Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimmy's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Martin!
Dustin Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanderson Bot
vs
Mack

177 cm
25
287 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

195 cm
27
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson Bot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mack is trying to improve his position.
Bot wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Mack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bot's best efforts.
Bot tries to pass to full mount but Mack defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack is looking to improve his position.
Bot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mack gets full guard.
Bot preventing the sweep.
Mack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mack's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mack looking for a guillotine here but Bot defends easily.
Bot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mack controls Bot momentarily but Bot frees himself.
Bot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mack is trying to keep Bot in close.
Bot is in close to Mack's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack looking to control.
Bot lands a couple of digs.
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!
Bot prevents Mack from getting back to his feet.

Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bot is aware though and is defending well.
Bot wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Bot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bot is working Mack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bot trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot is stalling in the full guard.
Mack looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bot throws a leg kick but Mack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mack.
Nice takedown defense from Mack. No joy for Bot on that attempt.
Mack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Mack gets the takedown into side control.

Mack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mack but great work by Bot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack taking a bit of punishment here - Bot scoring with strikes.
Bot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mack tries to bench press Bot off him but Bot keeps the position.
Mack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mack is working for a kimura but Bot is defending it quite comfortably.

Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mack is looking to advance position but Bot won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cael Sanderson Bot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bot throws a head kick that misses.
Mack lands a jab to the head.

Bot gets a takedown into half guard.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Bot has control of the leg.
Mack tries to kick Bot off but Bot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bot moves nicely into side control.
Bot has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is trying desperately to improve position.
Cael Sanderson Bot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bot tries to control but Mack wriggling away.
Mack tries to hold on but Bot pushes him away.
Bot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bot lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack working to try and regain half guard.
Mack wants to control but Bot is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is trying desperately to improve position.
Bot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mack taking shots to the head.
Mack is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot scoring with strikes but Mack is staying in there.
Bot postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Mack out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bot goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cael Sanderson Bot!
Cael Sanderson Bot is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cael Sanderson Bot thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).