NWO 69 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Donkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Donkey
vs
Riddick

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

200 cm
21
206 lbs
0 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Donkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick tries for a takedown but Donkey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Donkey gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Donkey seems content to control.
Riddick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donkey is working away from the top position though.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet.

Riddick looking for submissions off his back.
Donkey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Riddick's thigh. Riddick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Riddick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Riddick looking for a guillotine here but Donkey defends easily.
Donkey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donkey landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddick is retaining full guard.
Donkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donkey throws a strike but Riddick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Riddick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Donkey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Donkey has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkey trying to control but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Riddick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donkey distracts Riddick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donkey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donkey looking to score a takedown here. Riddick is defending well but Donkey drives through and ends up in Riddick's guard.
Donkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riddick is keeping the position for now.
Riddick has control of Donkey's left arm, preventing Donkey from doing any damage.
Riddick wants to sweep but no luck.
Donkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because King Donkey just wasn't active enough.

Donkey closes the distance and pushes Riddick back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donkey misses with a wild body shot.
Riddick closes the distance looking to clinch

and Donkey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riddick's guard now.
Donkey landing some decent shots from guard.
Riddick trying to keep a closed guard but Donkey is proving a slippery customer.
King Donkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donkey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donkey is looking to stand up but Riddick won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riddick is looking for a triangle but Donkey pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkey lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Donkey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riddick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riddick has escaped and now he's on top!
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Donkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Donkey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riddick has picked Donkey up and slammed him! Donkey can't keep hold of the triangle and Riddick manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkey dodges the ground and pound from Riddick.
Riddick is looking to take a break and control but Donkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donkey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riddick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riddick prevents Donkey from improving his position.
Donkey is trying to control but can't.
Donkey is not content to let Riddick control the position.
Riddick passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donkey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donkey tries to get out of the position.
Riddick tries to control but Donkey wriggling away.
Donkey is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkey is squirming around, avoiding Riddick's attempts to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Donkey dominated that second round.
That's time! Donkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Riddick misses with a series of wild punches.
Donkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddick swings for the body but Donkey moves out of range.
Donkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Donkey gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Riddick's face as Donkey controls the position.
Riddick is trying to control Donkey's posture but Donkey avoids it.
Riddick is trying to improve his position.
Riddick is trying to control Donkey's posture but Donkey avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donkey taking a breather here.
Riddick tries to buck Donkey off but Donkey is having none of it.

Donkey decides to stand back up. Donkey steps back and let's Riddick get back to his feet.
Donkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Riddick has a takedown stuffed.
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riddick checks it well.
King Donkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donkey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddick sprawls well. Riddick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donkey gets slowly back to his feet.

Donkey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Donkey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Donkey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Donkey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Riddick really wants to buck Donkey off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick wants to control but Donkey is having none of it.
Donkey scoring with strikes but Riddick is staying in there.
Donkey controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donkey is working for a guillotine from mount but Riddick frees his head quite easily.
Donkey controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Donkey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Riddick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Riddick and Donkey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Donkey!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes into the arena with Slaughtered blaring out of the sound system. Tommy Givens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Givens
vs
Jones

187 cm
32
213 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

190 cm
21
206 lbs
4 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Givens !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Indiana Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Givens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones stuns Givens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones dives in and grabs Givens 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
A jab from Givens does it's job there.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Givens circles away.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Givens counters with a stiff right hand.
Tommy Givens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indiana Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Givens , looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Givens against the cage but Givens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Givens pinned against the cage. Givens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Givens clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Givens sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Givens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Givens had a free shot at his head there.
Givens throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Givens scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Indiana Jones has been cut.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Givens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Givens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Givens .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.

Jones is rocked!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Givens finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Givens as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks up at the clock. Bad move! Givens lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jones. Givens pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Givens !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Hulkamania . Bean has chosen Real American as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hogan
vs
Bean

205 cm
22
270 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

181 cm
22
300 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean misses with the combination.

Bean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Bean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogan !

Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hogan 's guard! Nice work there by Bean!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bean is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Hogan tries to kick Bean off but Bean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Bean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bean seems to be looking for submissions.

Bean is working for an americana but Hogan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bean was thinking about the submission.

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

Hogan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bean!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hogan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bean's guard! Nice work there by Hogan !

Bean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean 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.

No luck for Hogan with that takedown attempt.

Hogan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bean tries to buck Hogan off but Hogan is having none of it.

Hogan swings around for an armbar but Bean sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hogan 's guard.
Bean pushes down on Hogan 's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Bean is trying to work for a kimura but Hogan is defending well.
Bean passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Bean is trying to get an arm triangle but Hogan is defending well.

Bean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hogan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hogan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bean is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Bean tries for a kimura but Hogan is defending well.

Bean has hold of Hogan 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hogan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bean cranks the arm and Hogan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hogan , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Butter Bean!
Butter Bean gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loco Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hayman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Hayman

195 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loco Sanchez!
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, Butch Hayman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayman shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Hayman slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Loco Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Hayman.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Hayman saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Hayman's guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Hayman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is pulling down on Hayman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hayman, at least for the moment.
Hayman wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Hayman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Hayman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayman lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayman stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hayman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayman off to one side.
Hayman slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayman slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Hayman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Sanchez pulls guard.
Hayman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hayman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hayman moves into full mount!
Hayman controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayman landing strikes from the mount and Sanchez is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hayman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayman avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Butch Hayman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayman, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sanchez rushes Hayman and presses him up against the cage.
Hayman letting Sanchez take a breather here.

Hayman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hayman manages to end up in side control.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hayman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Hayman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hayman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hayman taking a breather here.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sanchez is letting Hayman control him for a moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hayman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Hayman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Hayman takes a little break here. Sanchez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Hayman drags him back down.
Hayman trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Hayman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanchez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hayman working the ground and pound.
Hayman landing strikes.
Hayman is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hayman controlling the position well here. Sanchez rolled but Hayman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hayman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hayman working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Hayman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Hayman's ribs.
Sanchez lands a high kick!

It looks like Butch Hayman has been cut.
Hayman tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Hayman 's knee.
Hayman has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hayman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Hayman sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Hayman eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Hayman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayman wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.

Sanchez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hayman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Loco Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Hayman.

Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayman goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Hayman tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sanchez has Hayman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hayman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Sanchez 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.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Butch Hayman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayman regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayman is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
Loco Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loco Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Davis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Davis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Davis
vs
Souza

180 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Davis!
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, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davis lands a nice looking body kick.

Davis has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with an uppercut

and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Souza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Souza scores with punches from side control.
Souza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Souza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Davis!
Souza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souza tries to control but Davis wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Souza has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Davis is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sanchez
vs
Butcher

180 cm
28
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Butcher. Butcher gets slowly back to his feet.

Sanchez pushes Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Butcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butcher avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.

Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Butcher.

Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Butcher has him pressed against the cage.

Butcher pulls guard.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Butcher's ribs.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Butcher avoids them all with ease.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Butcher.
Butcher wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Butcher's guard.
Butcher looks winded!
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Butcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.

Diego Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butcher at a distance.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Butcher's guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.

Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Butcher.
Butcher is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Butcher tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.

Sanchez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Butcher regains guard immediately.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.

Butcher is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Butcher out cold! Butcher corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Sanchez!
Diego Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Torres
vs
Zaylor

150 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Torres!
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, Ben Zaylor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaylor avoids the head kick by Torres.

Zaylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is trying to escape the position but Zaylor is controlling the position.
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Zaylor controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Zaylor takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zaylor working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaylor happy to just control the position for now.
Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Zaylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Zaylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres tries to roll over but Zaylor keeps him under control.
Torres trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zaylor controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Torres really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaylor controlling the pace for now.
Zaylor landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zaylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zaylor avoids the attempt from Torres to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor content just to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Zaylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zaylor.
Torres tries to bench press Zaylor off him but Zaylor keeps the position.
Torres being controlled for a moment.
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!
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Zaylor 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.

Torres wants to clinch up but Zaylor keeps it at a distance.
Torres tries to clinch there but Zaylor circles away.
Torres throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaylor. Zaylor gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaylor is defended easily by Torres.
Ben Zaylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres wants to clinch.
Zaylor fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Zaylor.
Zaylor misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Zaylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaylor.
Torres throws a head kick but Zaylor moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Torres.

Zaylor gets a clinch.
Torres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Torres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zaylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Torres lands but Zaylor takes it in his stride.
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!
Zaylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torres tries to clinch but Zaylor is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Zaylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaylor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torres. That one must have hurt.

Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres is pushing Zaylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Zaylor is blocking nicely.
Zaylor avoiding damage as Torres throws knees to the body.
Zaylor lands an uppercut.
Zaylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Zaylor tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres wants to clinch.
Zaylor throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.

Torres gets caught flat footed, as Zaylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torres wants to stand but Zaylor is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaylor is on top in guard.
Zaylor stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torres is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Torres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zaylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Zaylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Zaylor stops Torres from standing up.
Zaylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaylor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Torres's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Zaylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Zaylor stalls from top position.
Zaylor working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Zaylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Zaylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaylor moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that!
Zaylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ben Zaylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaylor avoids the attempt from Torres to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor controlling the pace for now.
Torres trying desperately to get to his feet.

Zaylor wants to finish this one by submission but Torres is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zaylor.
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!
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Zaylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Zaylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaylor controlling from mount.
Torres has given up his back here.
Zaylor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Torres's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres just trying to survive but Zaylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Zaylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Zaylor!
Ben Zaylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnett comes to the cage accompanied by ..MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - THRIFT SHOP . Steven Burnett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burnett
vs
Sapp

189 cm
27
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

193 cm
28
288 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

New World Order Clothing

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Sapp managing to control the position.
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Burnett won't allow Sapp to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sapp has Burnett pulled in close to control his posture.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burnett being controlled here momentarily.
Sapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapp wants to sweep here but Burnett controlling him for the moment.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett stands up over Sapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Sapp's brow.
Burnett connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Burnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Sapp's brow.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett throws a big right hand that misses.

Sapp wriggles free and stands up.
Burnett closes the distance and clinches up with Sapp, looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes Sapp against the cage but Sapp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Sapp sprawls well. He's pushed Burnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sapp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burnett sprawls well initially but Sapp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to stand up here but Sapp is controlling him well.
Sapp wants to free his trapped foot but Burnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burnett is trying to stand up here but Sapp is controlling him well.

Burnett kicks Sapp off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Burnett with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Sapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sapp tries for a takedown but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapp avoids it really well and circles away.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Sapp sprawls well. He's pushed Burnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Sapp.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnett is defended easily by Sapp.

Sapp closes the distance and clinches.

Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Sapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sapp is trying to keep Burnett in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett won't allow Sapp to get back to his feet.
Sapp controls Burnett momentarily but Burnett frees himself.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burnett dives in and grabs Sapp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sapp pushes down on Burnett's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burnett.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sapp.
Sapp stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Burnett sprawls well. He's pushed Sapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapp lands a jab to the head.
Steven Burnett 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.
Burnett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnett closes the distance and clinches up with Sapp, looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes Sapp against the cage but Sapp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sapp feints and then cracks Burnett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burnett down.
Sapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sapp forces Burnett back against the cage and clinches.

Sapp breaks from the clinch.

Sapp forces Burnett back against the cage and clinches.

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

Sapp has managed to clinch.
Sapp lands a good knee to the midsection. Burnett won't want to take too many of those.

Sapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapp moves in looking to clinch but Burnett pushes him off.

Burnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sapp's guard.
Sapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapp looking to control.
Burnett stops Sapp from standing up.

Sapp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp looking to control.
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Burnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sapp is trying to control the position but Burnett postures up.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sapp's head.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sapp's head.
Burnett throws an elbow that misses. Sapp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnett's guard. Nice move by Sapp!

Burnett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Burnett tries for a takedown but Sapp manages to get underhooks.
Sapp landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapp misses with some punches.
Burnett wants a takedown.

Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Sapp lands a leg kick that knocks Burnett off balance momentarily.

Burnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steven Burnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sapp wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burnett connects with a nice short shot to Sapp's temple.
Burnett working over Sapp with some ground and pound. Sapp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sapp's head.
Sapp is controlling Burnett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Burnett 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sapp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burnett throwing strikes from guard but Sapp blocks nicely.
Sapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sapp trying to control the position.
Burnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Burnett postures up in Sapp's guard and throws a big left but Sapp blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Burnett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Burnett misses with a takedown attempt - Sapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Burnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Burnett with that takedown attempt.
Sapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Sapp tries to clinch but Burnett is having none of it.
Sapp wants to clinch up but Burnett keeps it at a distance.
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Sapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sapp with a knee to the head.

It looks like Steven Burnett has been cut.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob Sapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapp as he avoids it easily.
Sapp tries to clinch but Burnett moves out of range.
Sapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Burnett, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sapp shoots in and bounces Burnett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sapp won't allow Burnett to get back to his feet.
Sapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnett is keeping the position for now.
Burnett wants to stand up but Sapp is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burnett has his feet on Sapp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett has a takedown stuffed.
Sapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapp.
Sapp dives in and grabs Burnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes down on Sapp's head and hops out.

Burnett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burnett lands in his opponent's guard.
Burnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sapp wants to get back to his feet but Burnett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sapp looking for a guillotine here but Burnett defends easily.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Burnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sapp has wrist control.
Burnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett cracks Sapp with a solid left hand.
Burnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sapp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Burnett kicks Sapp off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett looks for a takedown but Sapp sprawls well.
Sapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Burnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett with a nice head shot there.
Burnett connects with a couple of short punches.
Bob Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Burnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnett, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Burnett!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severino Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severino Rodrigues has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adolf Bin Laden's chin.

Bin Laden
vs
Rodrigues

190 cm
35
275 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

195 cm
26
295 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Severino Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin Laden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bin Laden avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Severino Rodrigues has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Bin Laden.
Bin Laden connects with an inside leg kick.
Bin Laden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bin Laden.
A combination from Bin Laden does no damage.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin Laden throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Bin Laden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Bin Laden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bin Laden checks a leg kick.
Bin Laden looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Bin Laden throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Bin Laden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Severino Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodrigues pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodrigues lands with a kick to the temple. Bin Laden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That has opened up Severino Rodrigues's cut even more.

Bin Laden lands a big head kick that sends Rodrigues tumbling to the mat! Bin Laden takes a step backwards and waves Rodrigues back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Laden walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Rodrigues misses
and Bin Laden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Bin Laden connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Bin Laden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.

The cut above Severino Rodrigues's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Bin Laden cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodrigues looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bin Laden finish him?

Rodrigues is rocked!

Severino Rodrigues's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bin Laden finds Rodrigues's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rodrigues flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bin Laden lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rodrigues will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adolf Bin Laden!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes into the arena with Russian Army Choir - National Anthem of the Russian Federation blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Zhukov
vs
Givens

210 cm
24
265 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

196 cm
21
275 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Zhukov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Givens !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov scores with a nice body kick.
Zhukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhukov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Givens if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Zhukov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhukov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Givens 's head.
Zhukov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zhukov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Roger Givens has been cut.
Zhukov tests Givens 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivan Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhukov connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Givens is defended easily by Zhukov.
Givens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhukov.
Givens looks winded!
Zhukov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice jab there from Zhukov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Zhukov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhukov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhukov, as that shot connected.
Zhukov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhukov lands with a thumping leg kick.

Zhukov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhukov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Zhukov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhukov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Givens 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhukov taking a breather.
Zhukov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Zhukov.
Zhukov lands a hook to the side of the head.

Zhukov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhukov. That's going to slow Givens down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhukov.
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!
Zhukov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhukov.
Zhukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Zhukov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhukov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhukov. Givens shrugs it off though.
Zhukov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhukov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Givens 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zhukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhukov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Givens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhukov.
Zhukov lands with a nice body kick.
Zhukov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhukov scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Zhukov tenderised Givens 's leg. Givens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Givens can do to turn this around?
Givens is breathing heavily.
Zhukov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhukov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Zhukov gets a clinch.
Zhukov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Givens .
Zhukov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhukov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhukov lands with a right to the head.
Zhukov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Givens s head.
A nice left hand lands by Zhukov.

Givens is rocked!
Zhukov dips a shoulder and cracks Givens with a mighty uppercut! Givens falls back against the cage and Zhukov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Givens 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 - Zhukov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Zhukov!
Ivan Zhukov retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Zhukov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, New World Order Clothing, into his post fight interview.