FIGHT FARM 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ripkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Ripkin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Harrison
vs
Ripkin

184 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ripkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison fails to land the takedown.
Harrison looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Harrison looking to score a takedown here. Ripkin is defending well but Harrison drives through and ends up in Ripkin's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ripkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison won't allow Ripkin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ripkin trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.
Ripkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harrison being controlled here momentarily.
Ripkin is trying to keep Harrison in close.

Josh Ripkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ripkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripkin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin throws a head kick that half lands.

Ripkin clinches with his opponent.
Harrison can't get the takedown.
Ripkin landing knees to the body.

Ripkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripkin tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ripkin clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ripkin.
The referee calls for Ripkin to work.

Ripkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripkin tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Ripkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ripkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ripkin as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ripkin forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.
Ripkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harrison after a bit of a struggle.
Harrison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ripkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ripkin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ripkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrison avoiding damage as Ripkin throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harrison avoiding damage as Ripkin throws knees to the body.
Ripkin gets underhooks to prevent Harrison's takedown attempt.
Ripkin stops a takedown attempt from Harrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Ripkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ripkin drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
Ripkin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripkin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Ripkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrison.
Ripkin lands a knee to the body.
Ripkin connects with a knee to the head.
Ripkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ripkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripkin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ripkin working Harrison over with knees to the body.
Ripkin wants a takedown but no success here.
Ripkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripkin lands a good knee to the midsection. Harrison won't want to take too many of those.
Ripkin scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin gets underhooks to prevent Harrison's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripkin obliges.
Harrison is trying to drag Ripkin to the mat but Ripkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ripkin connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ripkin.
Harrison looking for a takedown.
Ripkin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrison looking for a takedown.
Ripkin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrison prevents it.
Ripkin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrison is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Ripkin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripkin looking for a takedown.
Ripkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrison pulls his leg out and moves away.

Harrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripkin is trying to control Harrison's posture but Harrison avoids it.
Ripkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harrison's best efforts.
Harrison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison misses with a head shot. Ripkin uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Ripkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Harrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrison wants it to stay on the feet.
Ripkin tries to clinch but Harrison moves out of range.
Ripkin tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Ripkin sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ripkin throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrison.
Ripkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrison. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripkin tries to clinch up.

Ripkin closes the distance and pushes Harrison back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Ripkin.

Ripkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ripkin scores with a head kick.
Sean Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ripkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrison is looking for a takedown.
Ripkin tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Harrison tries to score a body lock takedown but Ripkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harrison goes for a takedown attempt but Ripkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ripkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt - Ripkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripkin moves in looking to clinch but Harrison pushes him off.
Harrison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Harrison shoots in but Ripkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harrison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harrison throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ripkin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ripkin is trying to stand back up but Harrison is controlling him
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sean Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Ripkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrison prevents Ripkin from standing back up.
Harrison working over Ripkin with some ground and pound. Ripkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ripkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison throwing shots but Ripkin is blocking nicely.
Harrison throws a strike but Ripkin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Ripkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ripkin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Ripkin!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Africanus
vs
Sanchez

195 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
Africanus lands a head kick!
Africanus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Africanus counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Africanus misses with a head kick.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Africanus.
Africanus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Africanus to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Africanus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Africanus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Africanus loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Africanus drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Africanus.

It looks like Javier Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Africanus misses with a body punch.
Africanus digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Africanus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Africanus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Africanus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Africanus crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Africanus is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Africanus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Africanus slowing the pace effectively.
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 Julius Africanus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Africanus.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Africanus counters with a body kick.
Javier Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez takes a swing at Africanus's ribcage but misses.
Africanus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Africanus.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Africanus checks it
and Africanus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Africanus thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Africanus thows a body shot but no joy.

Africanus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Africanus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Africanus lands a nice shot to the head.
Africanus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanchez?
Africanus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Africanus dominating with strikes here.

The cut above Javier Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Javier Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Africanus!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basit Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dead Pool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ali
vs
Pool

183 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

177 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basit Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dead Pool!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pool throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Pool tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pool slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Pool misses with a few strikes there.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basit Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pool circles away quickly and effectively.
Pool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Pool. No joy for Ali on that attempt.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown but Pool manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pool punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Pool finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Pool.
Ali avoids the body shot from Pool.
Pool throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.

Ali gets the takedown into side control.
Ali looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pool is avoiding damage well.

Ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pool has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pool tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ali tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Ali tries for a kimura but Pool is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ali tries for a kimura but Pool is defending well.
Pool struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ali lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pool down.
Ali 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.

Ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pool has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ali in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ali cracks Pool with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pool can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pool takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ali advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ali with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ali is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pool can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pool counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Basit Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pool pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Pool follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pool scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali tries to clinch but Pool moves out of range.
Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Pool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Pool does it's job there.
Pool defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pool misses with a two punch combination.
Ali blocks a head kick by Pool.
Ali moves away from the strike by Pool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pool defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basit Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Ali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pool tries to avoid it but Ali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pool to the ground. Pool escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.

Pool gets caught napping as Ali dives in and scores a takedown. Pool manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali throwing strikes from guard but Pool blocks nicely.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ali stands and throws Pool's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pool sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ali throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ali 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.

Ali decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead Pool seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pool is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pool.
Pool keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Pool, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Pool against the cage but Pool circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Pool which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basit Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pool swinging wildly here.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pool throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Pool sees coming a mile off.
Basit Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali tries to clinch there but Pool circles away.

Ali moves into the clinch successfully.

Ali manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pool!
Pool is trying to stand up.
Pool is trying desperately to improve position.
Basit Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ali looking to control but Pool is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pool hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Pool that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali is landing with some decent strikes but Pool is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ali landing shots from mount.
Ali landing punches.
Pool takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Ali looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ali tries to control but Pool wriggling away.
Dead Pool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pool?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ali wants to finish this one by submission but Pool is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ali.
Pool is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basit Ali!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St George is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beautiful People. 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.

Shields
vs
St George

177 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

171 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

West Coast Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre St George!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shields tries to keep at a distance but St George has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shields looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
St George tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.

St George has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shields uses from the top position.

St George scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shields tries to clinch there but St George circles away.

St George closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.

St George pulls guard.
St George wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields wants to control from the top but St George keeps moving.
St George trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
St George seems keen to control Shields's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pierre St George.
Shields misses with a body shot.

St George pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
St George unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shields lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St George lands a hook to the side of the head.

St George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

St George manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shields on his heels. He'll look to pass Shields's guard now, I'm sure.
St George stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
St George landing with the ground and pound.
St George scoring with punches to the head and body.
St George lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St George gets to his feet - Shields follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

St George has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
St George connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shields's face.
St George lands an elbow inside.

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

St George moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
St George connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St George takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
St George avoiding damage as Shields throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from St George.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St George is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shields is defending well.
St George tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St George dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shields tries to keep at a distance but St George has taken the fight into the clinch.
St George with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for St George.
St George throws a knee to the head but misses.

St George manages to break the clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St George forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
St George trying to control the position but instead, Shields has worked for underhooks and has pushed St George into the cage.

St George has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shields uses from the top position.

St George uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St George tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.

St George forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
St George connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shields's face.
St George manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!

St George is trying to trip Shields. He has hold of a leg but Shields is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. St George persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
St George loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St George wants to stand but Shields is controlling his posture from full guard.

Shields throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! St George escapes and throws Shields's legs to the side, diving into side control!
St George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St George in side control lands a decent elbow.
St George looks up at the clock and then as Shields takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St George smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St George connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shields some visible discomfort.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Shields tries to escape but St George is in control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St George scoring with punches from side control.
St George is putting a hurting on Shields here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

St George decides to stand back up. St George steps back and let's Shields get back to his feet.

St George moves into the clinch.
St George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

St George darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.

St George manages to pull guard.
St George is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St George's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
St George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields trying to control but St George is working from the bottom.
St George is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

St George looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

St George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St George has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

St George gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
St George tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
St George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St George feints a jab promting Shields to slip. St George then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shields slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St George.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but St George shows good takedown defense.
Shields dodges the punch combination from St George.

St George moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shields obliges.
St George taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

St George drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St George is trying to keep Shields in close.
Pierre St George is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

St George manages to escape and get back to his feet.
St George tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
St George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre St George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St George tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Steven Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

St George closes the distance and clinches.
St George with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St George trying to land knees to the body.

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

St George closes the distance and clinches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St George!
A very excited looking Pierre St George made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haiyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Haiyes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Shirley's chin.

Haiyes
vs
Shirley

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Shirley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirley misses with a series of wild punches.
Shirley wants to clinch.

Shirley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Shirley decides to stand up.
Shirley just misses with a punch to the body.
Haiyes ducks under a wild hook from Shirley.
Haiyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shirley shoots in but Haiyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Haiyes.
Shirley lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Shirley as Haiyes shoots in.
Haiyes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haiyes swings for the body but Shirley moves out of range.
Shirley cracks Haiyes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haiyes misses with a body kick.
Haiyes is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Shirley both land. Nice combination.
Shirley tries for a takedown but Haiyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haiyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shirley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haiyes scores with a push kick.
Haiyes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shirley.
Todd Haiyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Shirley.

Haiyes moves into the clinch successfully.
Shirley blocks a body shot from Haiyes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley is looking to break free of the clinch but Haiyes has double underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirley wants to get back to striking at distance but Haiyes won't allow it.
Haiyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shirley is looking to break free of the clinch but Haiyes has double underhooks.
Shirley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haiyes has him pressed against the cage.
Shirley wants to break free but Haiyes has control.
Shirley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haiyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirley has a couple of punches blocked by Haiyes.
Haiyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shirley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shirley wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shirley misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Shirley.
Haiyes thows a body shot but no joy.

Haiyes clinches with his opponent.

Haiyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shirley is defended easily by Haiyes.
Haiyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shirley swings away with a body shot that misses

and Haiyes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haiyes.

Haiyes manages to pull guard.
Haiyes wants to stand but Shirley is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shirley works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes is trying to stand up here but Shirley is controlling him well.
Shirley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shirley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haiyes defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shirley is looking for a kimura but Haiyes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shirley to get the leverage.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet.

Shirley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Shirley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haiyes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shirley thows a huge punch but Haiyes dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is refusing to be controlled, as Shirley sits in half guard.
Shirley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haiyes is refusing to be controlled, as Shirley sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shirley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shirley trying to pass the guard but Haiyes defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirley slips a nice elbow through Haiyes's hands, connecting with Haiyes's forehead.
Shirley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shirley tries to stand but can't do so whilst Haiyes controls his leg.
Shirley is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Shirley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Shirley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shirley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shirley looking to control but Haiyes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haiyes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shirley looking to control but Haiyes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haiyes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Shirley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haiyes is trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shirley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aaron Shirley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shirley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haiyes is looking to escape.

Shirley working for a submission but Haiyes is keeping him at bay.
Shirley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shirley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shirley lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirley looking to finish Haiyes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haiyes!
Shirley raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirley lands a nice shot to the head.
Shirley raining down shots from the mount!
Shirley lands with some strikes.

Shirley working for a submission but Haiyes is keeping him at bay.
Shirley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haiyes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aaron Shirley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee warns Haiyes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shirley has hold of Haiyes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Haiyes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shirley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haiyes looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Shirley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shirley 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 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Shirley!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Maddoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Maddoa
vs
Nunes

160 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
157 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Maddoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddoa has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Maddoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maddoa tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maddoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nunes.
A solid body kick from Nunes.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes leaves Maddoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Maddoa.
Maddoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maddoa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Maddoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
Maddoa has a takedown stuffed.
Nunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddoa throws a leg kick
and Nunes counters with a two punch combo.

Nunes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maddoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Maddoa's face as Nunes controls the position.

Nunes stands up.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maddoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a head kick.
Maddoa blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes thuds his shin into the meat of Maddoa's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
Maddoa shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Maddoa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maddoa is breathing heavily.
Maddoa misses with a head kick.
Nunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Maddoa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for Nunes. That snapped Maddoa's head back.
Maddoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nunes can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maddoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Maddoa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maddoa misses with a low kick as Nunes jumps back.
Maddoa wants to land a leg kick but Nunes is out of range.
Maddoa darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a low kick, right behind Maddoa 's knee.
Nunes is looking to slow Maddoa down with leg kicks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maddoa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddoa misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Maddoa tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.

Nunes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nunes lands in his opponent's guard.
Nunes sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maddoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Diego Nunes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Maddoa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maddoa has him pressed against the cage.

Nunes decides to pull guard.
Nunes trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddoa wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Maddoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brad Maddoa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maddoa shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maddoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nunes lands a head kick. Maddoa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maddoa tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maddoa is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Maddoa is rocked!
Maddoa with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Maddoa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Nunes!
Diego Nunes took some time post fight to say the following; 'thanks for the support'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Icko Fixo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Utah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fixo
vs
Utah

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
30
197 lbs
15 - 20 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Icko Fixo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fixo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Utah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fixo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fixo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Utah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fixo misses with a low kick as Utah jumps back.
Utah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fixo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fixo. That's going to slow Utah down.
Utah throws a shot to the body.
Utah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fixo.
A left and a right from Fixo both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Utah misses.
Fixo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Utah throws an overhand right that lands on Fixo's shoulder, as Fixo tries to avoid the shot.
Fixo misses with a few strikes there.
Fixo throws a head kick but Utah moves out of range.
Fixo throws a leg kick but Utah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fixo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Utah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fixo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Utah blocks an elbow strike from Fixo.

Utah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Fixo misses.
Fixo looks to throw a body kick
and Utah counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Icko Fixo has been cut.
Utah blocks the body kick.
Fixo feints a jab promting Utah to slip. Fixo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Utah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Utah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Fixo.
Fixo throws a sloppy head kick and Utah moves out of range easily.

Utah takes the fight into the clinch.

Utah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fixo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fixo misses with a low kick as Utah jumps back.
Utah misses the jab.
Utah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fixo can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fixo swinging wildly here.
Utah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fixo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fixo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Utah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fixo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utah lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fixo is looking to close the distance but Utah sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fixo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fixo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jonny Utah!
Our winner, Jonny Utah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between You Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Down
vs
David

225 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

204 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, You Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris David!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David misses with a takedown attempt
and Down makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
David misses with a takedown attempt
and Down counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Chris David has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David has his takedown stuffed
and Down counters with an inside leg kick.
You Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris David.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Down moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt David! Down continues to tee off on David, landing with a left and a right! Down connects with a right hand that leaves David sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Down!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). You Down!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaden Du Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Analni Razderatelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Du Rak
vs
Razderatelj

194 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaden Du Rak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Analni Razderatelj!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Rak tries to close the distance and clinch but Razderatelj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Razderatelj scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Du Rak fails with the takedown.
Razderatelj stuffs the takedown attempt from Du Rak. Du Rak gets slowly back to his feet.
Du Rak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Du Rak tries to clinch but Razderatelj moves out of range.
Du Rak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Du Rak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Razderatelj with a jab.
Du Rak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Du Rak tries to clinch up.
Du Rak tries to close the distance and clinch but Razderatelj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Razderatelj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Razderatelj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Du Rak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Du Rak.

It looks like Analni Razderatelj has been cut.

Du Rak gets caught napping as Razderatelj dives in and scores a takedown. Du Rak manages to retain guard.
Du Rak wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razderatelj won't allow Du Rak to get back to his feet.

Razderatelj stands up from Du Rak's guard - Razderatelj perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Razderatelj. Those never looked like landing.
Du Rak is looking to clinch but Razderatelj is avoiding it.
Razderatelj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Du Rak can pounce on him.
Du Rak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Du Rak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Razderatelj as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaden Du Rak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du Rak is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Razderatelj.
Razderatelj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Du Rak moves in looking to clinch but Razderatelj pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Razderatelj scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Rak dives in and grabs Razderatelj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Razderatelj pushes down on Du Rak's head and hops out.
Razderatelj throws a series of punches but Du Rak avoids them all with ease.
Razderatelj fails to land with a series of punches.
Du Rak tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj misses with a double jab.

Razderatelj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Razderatelj is taking a breather. Du Rak 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.
Razderatelj works his way into side control.
Razderatelj controlling from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Razderatelj stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Razderatelj moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Du Rak wants to clinch.
Du Rak tries to clinch up but Razderatelj circles away and keeps his distance.
Razderatelj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Razderatelj misses with a few strikes there.
Du Rak is looking to clinch but Razderatelj is avoiding it.
Razderatelj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Razderatelj scores with a jab to the head.
Razderatelj stalks Du Rak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Du Rak's face. Du Rak staggers backwards, shaken.
Razderatelj swinging wildly here.
Du Rak dodges the punch combination from Razderatelj.
Razderatelj looks to land a combination. Du Rak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shaden Du Rak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razderatelj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Du Rak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Razderatelj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Du Rak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razderatelj misses with a series of wild punches.
Du Rak throws a lazy uppercut
and Razderatelj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Du Rak wants to clinch.
Jab from Razderatelj.

Du Rak rushes Razderatelj and presses him up against the cage.
Razderatelj is looking to break free of the clinch but Du Rak has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Razderatelj takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Du Rak looking to stall.
Du Rak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Razderatelj tries to circle away but Du Rak has him pinned against the cage.
Razderatelj tries to circle away but Du Rak has him pinned against the cage.
Razderatelj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Du Rak throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj blocks a body shot from Du Rak.
Du Rak tries a body shot but Razderatelj blocks it.
Du Rak lands a right hand.
Du Rak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Razderatelj has him pressed against the cage.
Razderatelj is trying to break free.
Razderatelj blocks a body shot from Du Rak.
Razderatelj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Razderatelj is trying to break the clinch but Du Rak is controlling him.
Du Rak working aggressively here.
Du Rak scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Razderatelj's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Du Rak jumps guard and drags Razderatelj to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Razderatelj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Razderatelj distracts Du Rak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Razderatelj stands up from Du Rak's guard - Razderatelj perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Analni Razderatelj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Analni Razderatelj's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Razderatelj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Du Rak wants to clinch.
Razderatelj swats away the attempt to clinch by Du Rak.
Du Rak misses with a head kick.
Razderatelj misses with a two punch combination.
Razderatelj shoots in for a double leg but Du Rak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Du Rak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Razderatelj is out of range.
Du Rak wants to clinch.
Razderatelj misses with a combination
and Du Rak counters with a one-two to the body.
Razderatelj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Analni Razderatelj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Du Rak moves in looking to clinch but Razderatelj pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Razderatelj!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razderatelj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Du Rak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Razderatelj somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Razderatelj. No joy for Du Rak on that attempt.
Du Rak tries to clinch up but Razderatelj circles away and keeps his distance.
Du Rak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Du Rak looks for a takedown but Razderatelj sprawls well.
Razderatelj cracks Du Rak with a good jab.
Du Rak tries to clinch up.
Du Rak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Razderatelj jabs at Du Rak's body.
Sloppy strikes from Razderatelj. Those never looked like landing.
Razderatelj misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj moves out of range as Du Rak strikes.
Razderatelj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Du Rak circles away quickly and effectively.
Du Rak tries to clinch but Razderatelj moves out of range.
Du Rak shoots in for a double leg but Razderatelj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaden Du Rak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Razderatelj. Those never looked like landing.

Razderatelj drives through with a takedown into Du Rak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Razderatelj 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.
Analni Razderatelj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Analni Razderatelj.
I've got Razderatelj 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Analni Razderatelj!