TRMTFL 27: Baggins vs Kang PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Markakis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jaminson
vs
Markakis

195 cm
30
260 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

195 cm
26
228 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Markakis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jaminson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jaminson is stalling in the full guard.
Jaminson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jaminson tries to free his leg and advance position but Markakis is retaining full guard.
Jaminson 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Jaminson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jaminson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Markakis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Markakis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaminson off and has taken his back!
Despite being in a bad position, Jaminson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaminson trying to control the position but Markakis manages to sink in the hooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaminson wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirk Jaminson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Markakis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaminson counters with a nice leg kick.
Markakis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markakis duly obliges.

It looks like Dirk Jaminson has been cut.
A head kick from Jaminson lands but Markakis takes it in his stride.
Jaminson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markakis.
Dennis Markakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markakis looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markakis tries to sprawl but Jaminson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaminson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Markakis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaminson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaminson stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Dirk Jaminson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jaminson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markakis throws a series of punches but Jaminson moves out of range.

Jaminson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markakis to the ground. Jaminson is now in Markakis's guard.
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!
Jaminson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaminson pushes down on Markakis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaminson is taking a breather. Markakis 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaminson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jaminson controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markakis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaminson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dirk Jaminson.

Jaminson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaminson content to control rather than advance.
Markakis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaminson lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaminson in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dirk Jaminson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jaminson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markakis pinned against the cage. Markakis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaminson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markakis's guard.
Jaminson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jaminson passes Markakis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jaminson seems content to control.
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!
Markakis is trying to maintain the position but Jaminson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaminson.
Jaminson trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dirk Jaminson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaminson.

Jaminson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markakis is looking to control Jaminson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markakis avoid being mounted?
Jaminson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dirk Jaminson.

Jaminson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markakis to the ground. Jaminson is now in Markakis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Jaminson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Jaminson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jaminson gets a clinch.
Jaminson has Markakis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Markakis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaminson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Markakis after a bit of a struggle.

Jaminson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jaminson manages to end up in side control.
Jaminson slows the pace down.
Jaminson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markakis can do to turn this around?
Markakis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dirk Jaminson.
Markakis misses with a few strikes there.
Markakis shoots in for a double leg but Jaminson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jaminson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jaminson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaminson slips nicely into half guard.
Jaminson is taking a breather. Markakis 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk Jaminson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Jaminson closes the distance and clinches.

Jaminson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaminson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Markakis is trying to escape the position but Jaminson is controlling the position.
Dennis Markakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaminson advances to mount.
Jaminson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jaminson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Markakis hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Markakis wants to control but Jaminson is having none of it.
Jaminson content just to control the position here.
Dirk Jaminson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Dirk Jaminson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaminson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jaminson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mega Boes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Boes
vs
Morrow

163 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

160 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Boes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow with a lazy takedown attempt

and Boes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morrow seems keen to control Boes's posture.

Morrow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boes won't allow Morrow to sweep him here.

Morrow has his foot on Boes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boes works his way back into a safe position though.
Morrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Boes is trying to stand.
Morrow working over Boes with some ground and pound. Boes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Morrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow 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.
Boes pushes Morrow off looking to stand but Morrow dives back in and keeps control.
Boes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.

Morrow seems to be working for a kimura but Boes defends the submission attempt.

Morrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boes defends it well.

Morrow is working for a kimura but Boes is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Morrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrow not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morrow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrow.

Morrow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boes sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boes is refusing to be controlled, as Morrow sits in half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Leslie Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Boes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boes is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leslie Morrow dominated that round.
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.

Boes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morrow tries to improve position but can't.
Morrow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boes wants to stand up but Morrow is controlling the position.

Morrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrow wants to get back to full guard.
Morrow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morrow.
Morrow tries to roll over but Boes keeps him under control.
Morrow trying to hold on to Boes's head to control him but Boes postures up.
Boes wants to stand up but Morrow is controlling the position.
Morrow gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boes preventing the sweep.

Morrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boes is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morrow can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

Morrow is looking for a triangle but Boes pushes his legs off easily.
Boes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morrow's guard.
Leslie Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Morrow is looking for a triangle but Boes pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boes's guard.
Morrow is stalling in the full guard.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Morrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morrow postures up in Boes's guard and throws a big left but Boes blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrow drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Morrow seems to have locked his on tight now - Boes screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Morrow, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leslie Morrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain by Stemm. Billy Branton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Branton
vs
Clark

194 cm
23
199 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Clark!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branton gets slowly back to his feet.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branton fails with an attempt to clinch.

Branton clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
Clark is trying to maintain a safe position but Branton gets an underhook and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Branton misses with some punches.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Branton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clark is trying to push Branton away but Branton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Branton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clark wants to break free but Branton has control.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Clark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to stall but Branton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clark is struggling to control the position.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clark tries to break free but Branton pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branton has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Branton.
Clark lands a left hand.
Branton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Branton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark avoiding damage as Branton throws knees to the body.
Branton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
Branton misses with an elbow over the top.
Branton throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark avoiding damage as Branton throws knees to the body.
Clark avoiding damage.
Clark continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Branton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branton can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Branton letting Clark take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Branton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Branton wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branton prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Branton throws an elbow but misses.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Branton wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Branton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brantons head.
Branton has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branton backwards.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Branton is controlling the position.
Branton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branton tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Branton fails to land.
Branton can't get the takedown.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Branton fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Branton is controlling the position.
Branton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
A short uppercut from Clark.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Branton obliges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clark tries a body shot but Branton blocks it.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Clark dominated that round.
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.

Left hook, right uppercut from Clark.
Clark jabs at Branton's body.
Branton tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Branton tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark lands with a straight right. Branton didn't see that one coming.
Branton shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Branton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Clark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton misses with a knee to the head.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branton is keeping busy.
Branton lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Matthew Clark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Branton tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Branton up against the cage.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Branton has him pressed against the cage.
Branton misses with an elbow over the top.
Branton throws an elbow but it misses.
Branton misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton lands a right hand.
Branton pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Branton throws an elbow but misses.
Branton blocks a body shot from Clark.
Branton prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Branton pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Branton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 hand lands to the body for Clark.
Branton tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Branton as Clark tries to tie him up.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Branton's head.
A shot in the inside from Clark.
Branton lands an elbow that stopped Clark in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Branton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Branton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Branton lands with a right to the head.
Clark digs a right hand into Branton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branton's gas tank.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clark.
Clark prevents a body shot from Branton.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Branton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clark.
Branton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
Branton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Branton is controlling him.
Branton misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark pushes Branton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Branton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Branton has the dominant position.
Clark avoiding damage.
Branton swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branton looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark tries to stall but Branton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branton backwards.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Branton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage.
Branton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Clark tests Branton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Branton wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Branton tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Clark feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Branton sprawling to the canvas! Branton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clark finish him?!

Branton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Branton to the canvas! Branton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Clark keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Clark!
Matthew Clark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Save the Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Darude- Sandstorm. On his way into the cage it seems that Pj Benn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pj Benn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Benn
vs
Save the Queen

189 cm
35
210 lbs
17 - 17 - 1

192 cm
26
215 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, God Save the Queen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benn throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Benn closes the distance and clinches.
Queen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Queen.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Queen prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Queen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pj Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Queen pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Benn misses.
Queen lands with a good body shot.

Queen closes the distance and clinches.
Queen digs a right hand underneath Benn's ribcage. Benn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benn jumps guard but Queen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Queen.
A nice left hand lands by Queen.
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!
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen digs a right hand into Benn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benn's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn backwards.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Queen.
Queen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benn or not.
Queen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Queen.
Queen pushes Benn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen lands an uppercut.

Benn is rocked!
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Benn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen dips a shoulder and cracks Benn with a mighty uppercut! Benn falls back against the cage and Queen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Benn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Queen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). God Save the Queen!
During a confident post fight interview, God Save the Queen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Query
vs
Santz

180 cm
31
175 lbs
22 - 10 - 1

225 cm
27
181 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Query!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Santz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Query as he jumps to the side.
Query throws a series of punches but Santz avoids them all with ease.
Query walks into a jab.
Query ducks right into an uppercut from Santz.
Query misses with a series of wild punches.
Santz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Query throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Query.
Query throws a looping overhand right but Santz ducks down to avoid it.
Query throws a leg kick but Santz moved away.
Santz takes a swing at Query's ribcage but misses.
Santz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Santz just misses with a punch to the body.
Santz motions for Query to come forward. Santz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Query misses with a series of wild punches.
Santz takes a swing at Query's ribcage but misses.
Santz throws a nice looking combination but Query bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Query throws a big shot that misses.
Query swinging wildly here.
Santz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Query.
Query tries to bum rush Santz with a series of wild strikes but Santz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Query throws a nice looking combination but Santz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Query shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Query scores with punches from side control.
Query tries to advance position but instead Santz slips a leg back in to half guard.
Santz is looking for a sweep. Query is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query is just content to waste time from the top position. Santz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santz is trying to hold Query in close to prevent damage but Query has managed to pass into half guard.

Query is looking for a kimura but Santz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Query to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Query thows a huge punch but Santz dodges it nicely.
Query missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Query stalling away here and it's allowed Santz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Query is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Query has taken the fight to the clinch.
Query jumps guard but Santz stands there with Query around his waist. Query gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Query breaks from the clinch.
Query uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santz.

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

Santz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santz is still on wobbly legs! Can Query finish him?
Query uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santz.
Santz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Query was well out of range. Poor timing from Santz.
Query slips under a jab.
Jose Santz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Query keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Query fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Query takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query connects with a stiff jab that staggers Santz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Query!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amade has chosen Red- Already Over as his entrance music. Lars Christiansen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Christiansen
vs
Amade

175 cm
32
166 lbs
18 - 16 - 1

172 cm
29
164 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

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 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Amade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christiansen under the eye.
A big left from Christiansen misses.
Jab, jab by Christiansen - just one landing.
Christiansen punishes Amade's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Amade.

It looks like Lars Christiansen has been cut.
Amade ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amade lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen avoids the head kick by Amade.
Amade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiansen ducks under a wild hook from Amade.
Amade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
A jab from Christiansen does it's job there.
Amade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amade misses with an uppercut.
Amade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiansen manages to avoid it.
Amade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christiansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiansen swings for the body but Amade moves out of range.
Christiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Christiansen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Christiansen is trying to control. Amade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen stops Amade from getting back to his feet.
Christiansen uses his free foot to push down on Amade's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Amade.
Christiansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amade is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Christiansen.
Christiansen controlling his opponent.
Amade in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amade is bucking up trying to escape but Christiansen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Amade is squirming around, avoiding Christiansen's attempts to control the action.
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!
Christiansen content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen tries to control but Amade wriggling away.
Christiansen controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lars Christiansen just wasn't active enough.
Amade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christiansen's head.
A punch combination from Christiansen misses.
Amade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amade throws a head kick but Christiansen moves out of range.
Christiansen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amade tests Christiansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amade throws a head kick but Christiansen moves out of range.
Amade takes one to the chin there.

Christiansen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen passes Amade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Christiansen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Christiansen is looking to advance position but Amade won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen lands strikes from half guard.
Christiansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Amade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amade throws an overhand right that lands on Christiansen's shoulder, as Christiansen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Amade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiansen lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiansen avoids the head kick by Amade.
Andre Amade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amade is looking to clinch.
Amade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amade throws a front kick aimed at Christiansen's knee but Christiansen avoids it well.
Christiansen throws a hook to the side of Amade's head but Amade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiansen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiansen blocks a head kick by Amade.
Amade scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Amade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amade with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amade digs a good body shot into Christiansen's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christiansen throws a hook but Amade blocks it.
Amade misses with a head kick.
Christiansen digs a good hook to Amade's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade throws a head kick that half lands.
Amade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Amade ducks right into an uppercut from Christiansen.
Amade is breathing heavily.
Christiansen lands with a straight right. Amade didn't see that one coming.
Amade tries a head kick but it misses.
Amade tries a low kick but Christiansen avoids it.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Amade is just out of range.
Christiansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amade throws out the jab.
Amade throws a body punch but Christiansen moves out of range.
Christiansen blocks a head kick by Amade.
A jab lands there for Christiansen.
Christiansen cracks Amade with an open hand slap.
Christiansen tries to work over Amade's front leg with a kick but Amade checks it.
Christiansen connects with a body shot that sends Amade's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiansen misses the target.
Christiansen with a jab.
Amade slips a jab from Christiansen.
Amade throws a sloppy head kick and Christiansen moves out of range easily.
Amade takes one to the side of the head.

Christiansen gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Christiansen in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen trying to control the action but Amade is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Christiansen wants to free his trapped foot but Amade is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Lars Christiansen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Amade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amade doesn't seem bothered though.
Amade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiansen looks to land a right hand but Amade moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Amade.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amade ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Amade throws a head kick but Christiansen moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christiansen!
Christiansen throws out a powerful jab.
Christiansen throws a looping overhand right but Amade ducks down to avoid it.
Amade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amade tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amade is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amade checks a leg kick.
Christiansen misses with a straight right.

Amade closes the distance and clinches.
Amade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiansen is looking for a takedown.
Amade with a knee to the head.
Amade lands an elbow inside.
Amade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christiansen avoids it.
Amade stalls.
Christiansen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Christiansen.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Christiansen avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Amade.
Christiansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Amade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Amade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amade cracks the inside of Christiansen's front leg.
A jab from Christiansen finds it's way through Amade's defenses.
Christiansen with a hook.
Christiansen throws a lazy right hand but Amade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amade.
Amade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christiansen avoids the head kick by Amade.
Christiansen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Christiansen misses with a few strikes there.
Christiansen with a nice cross.
Christiansen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Christiansen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amade to the ground. Christiansen is now in Amade's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amade's guard.
Christiansen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Amade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christiansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christiansen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christiansen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Amade reverses the position - he's now on top in Christiansen's guard.
Amade is fighting to break Christiansen's control of his arms but Christiansen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Christiansen trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christiansen wants to sweep here but Amade controlling him for the moment.
Christiansen working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lars Christiansen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiansen.
Christiansen throws an overhand right that lands on Amade's shoulder, as Amade tries to avoid the shot.
Amade scores with a decent looking hook.

Amade has Christiansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Amade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Amade looking to throw knees to the head but Christiansen is blocking nicely.
Christiansen lands a nice uppercut.
Amade takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade stalling in the clinch but Christiansen improves position.
Christiansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christiansen gets through Amade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christiansen managing to block the knees to the body from Amade.
Amade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christiansen is defending well for now.
Amade blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Christiansen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christiansen trying to pass the guard but Amade defending well.
Amade is in trouble now - Christiansen has advanced to mount!
Amade takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Christiansen looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiansen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Amade for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen unloads with some shots from mount but Amade bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Christiansen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christiansen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agung Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Baggins
vs
Kang

180 cm
29
199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

184 cm
31
194 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agung Kang!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins dives in and grabs Kang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kang pushes down on Baggins's head and hops out.
Baggins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baggins's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baggins working a defensive guard here.

Baggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kang wants to stand but Baggins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baggins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kang has managed to get both his arms back between Baggins's legs - danger averted.
Baggins trying to strike off his back.
Baggins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kang's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang keeping full guard, as Baggins tries to pass.
Baggins is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kang's head.
Baggins throwing strikes from guard but Kang blocks nicely.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kang is keeping the position for now.
Baggins stands and throws Kang's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baggins connects with a decent elbow.
Baggins wants to take a breather but Kang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Baggins.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Kang keeps moving.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baggins trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
Baggins throwing strikes but missing.
Baggins working some strikes from top position.
Baggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kang's guard.
Baggins trying to pass the guard but Kang defending well.
Kang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baggins.
Baggins is looking to take a break and control but Kang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilbo Baggins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Baggins drives through with a takedown into Kang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baggins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baggins trying to control the action but Kang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang prevents Baggins from moving into mount.
Baggins throws a strike aimed at the side of Kang's head but Kang avoids it well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang tries to escape but Baggins is in control.
Baggins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kang defending against the ground and pound.
Bilbo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baggins is looking to take a break and control but Kang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baggins tries to advance to mount but Kang instead regains half guard.

Baggins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to pass to full mount but Kang defends it.

Kang is defending against the submission attempts here by Baggins.
Baggins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baggins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baggins.
Baggins is pressing down on Kang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kang is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baggins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Baggins wants to work for an arm triangle but Kang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baggins moves nicely into side control.
Baggins trying to control the action but Kang is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Baggins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baggins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kang's guard.

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

Kang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baggins with a lazy takedown attempt

so Kang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baggins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggins is looking to control Kang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baggins avoid being mounted?
Baggins tries to get to full guard but Kang has control of the leg.
Baggins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kang stands up and waves to Baggins to follow him.
Baggins fails with the takedown

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baggins won't be happy with that.

Kang decides to stand back up.
Baggins tries for a takedown but Kang circles away easily

and Kang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baggins's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Baggins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kang defends it easily.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kang is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kang wants to clinch.
Kang slips a straight right by Baggins.
Kang moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kang avoids it really well and circles away.

Baggins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baggins lands in his opponent's guard.
Baggins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baggins prevents Kang from getting back to his feet.
Baggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kang keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins passes Kang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baggins wants to pass to mount but Kang is defending the position.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Baggins is trying to control the action in half guard but Kang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kang's thigh. Kang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Baggins trying to control but Kang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Agung Kang just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Baggins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kang which made him look bad.
Baggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins misses with a takedown attempt

and Kang counters by clinching up.
Baggins wants a takedown but no success here.

Kang manages to break the clinch.
Kang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Baggins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins dives in and grabs Kang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kang pushes down on Baggins's head and hops out.

Kang rushes Baggins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baggins wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins trying to control from the bottom.
Baggins is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Kang decides to stand up.

Baggins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baggins showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kang defending well though.

Baggins is looking for a kimura but Kang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baggins to get the leverage.
Baggins is pressing down on Kang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kang is holding on for now.
Baggins wants to control but Kang is keeping him busy.
Baggins wants to pass to mount but Kang is defending the position.
Kang is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baggins looking to finish Kang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kang!
Baggins throws some wild stikes that Kang manages to avoid easily.
Baggins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baggins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baggins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Baggins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baggins 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.
Kang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baggins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kang is looking to escape.
Baggins forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilbo Baggins had his way with Agung Kang in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Baggins tries for a takedown but Kang circles away easily

and Kang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kang wants to stand but Baggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kang stopping the sweep attempt from Baggins.
Kang wants to get up but he can't break Baggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kang gets to his feet - Baggins follows without any prompting.
Baggins misses with a takedown attempt

and Kang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Baggins looking for submissions off his back.
Baggins is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Baggins is working an open guard so Kang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baggins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilbo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baggins slips a jab from Kang.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang slips a jab from Baggins.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kang as he jumps to the side.
Baggins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kang's waist but Kang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baggins off to one side.
Baggins misses with a takedown
and Kang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baggins misses with a takedown

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Agung Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baggins is defended easily by Kang.
Baggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kang avoids it really well and circles away.
Baggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baggins fails with the takedown.
Baggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kang avoids it really well and circles away.
Baggins shoots and misses

and Kang counters with a takedown into side control.
Baggins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggins is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kang working Baggins over with strikes.
Kang wants to stand but Baggins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agung Kang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baggins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bilbo Baggins!
Bilbo Baggins retains his middleweight title!