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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luan Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Derrick Thomas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Nguyen
vs
Thomas

180 cm
28
215 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luan Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Nguyen gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nguyen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nguyen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thomas counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nguyen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Luan Nguyen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thomas tries to sprawl but Nguyen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nguyen is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Nguyen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas tries to roll over but Nguyen keeps him under control.
Nguyen stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.

Nguyen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nguyen.
Nguyen trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Nguyen is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nguyen is trying for a kimura here. Thomas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nguyen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luan Nguyen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leto II Atreides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Portokalov comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin-I Will Not Bow. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Portokalov
vs
II Atreides

205 cm
33
280 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

188 cm
28
232 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Limon Portokalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leto II Atreides!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Portokalov drops Atreides with a nice combination! Portokalov dives into Atreides's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Leto II Atreides has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portokalov tries to free his leg and advance position but Atreides is retaining full guard.
Portokalov wants to control from the top but Atreides keeps moving.
Atreides working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Portokalov.
Portokalov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Portokalov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Portokalov passes into half guard.
Portokalov uses his free foot to push down on Atreides's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atreides.
Portokalov tries to control but Atreides wriggling away.
Atreides is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov avoids the attempt from Atreides to control.
Portokalov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Portokalov content just to control the position here.
Atreides tries to lock up and control but Portokalov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atreides is working to get back to half guard.
Atreides wants to control but Portokalov is having none of it.
Portokalov punching from mount but Atreides doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Atreides is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Portokalov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portokalov trying to control but Atreides is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Portokalov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Atreides defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Portokalov.
Portokalov raining down shots from the mount!

The cut above Leto II Atreides's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Limon Portokalov!
Limon Portokalov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fresh To Death Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Himno Nacional Mexicano. Kingsley has chosen Blood Stained Nike's - Complete as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Kingsley

171 cm
32
157 lbs
20 - 24 - 1

175 cm
28
160 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 20 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Kingsley slips the punch.

Kingsley moves into range and clinches up with Gonzales.
Kingsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.

Kingsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Kingsley ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Kingsley's shoulder, as Kingsley tries to avoid the shot.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kingsley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzales connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingsley scrambles back to his feet.
Kingsley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Enrique Gonzales has been cut.

Kingsley takes the fight into the clinch.

Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
Kingsley scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales cracks Kingsley with an open hand slap.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzales as Kingsley shoots in.
Kingsley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingsley.
Kingsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingsley tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales.
Kingsley connects with a leg kick. Gonzales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Kingsley closes the distance and pushes Gonzales back into the cage.
Come on Kingsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley is controlling him.

Kingsley breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.
Kingsley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonzales connects with a single shot there.

Kingsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzales did well to prevent Kingsley getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kingsley wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Kingsley is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control here.

Kingsley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kingsley moves away from the strike by Gonzales.
Kingsley slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales.
Kingsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingsley moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Kingsley tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzales.
Gonzales punishes Kingsley's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingsley's head backwards.

Kingsley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingsley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kingsley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gonzales manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a left hand
and Kingsley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kingsley closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingsley has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Kingsley.
Kingsley has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kingsley lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Kingsley lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Kingsley lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzales won't want to take too many of those.

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

Kingsley closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingsley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Kingsley.
Gonzales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsley.
Gonzales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzales swings widly with a right hand
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kingsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kingsley somewhat.
Gonzales lands a head shot.
Gonzales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzales misses with a hook

and Kingsley counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Gonzales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingsley prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Kingsley missing with knees to the body.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Kingsley is controlling the position.
Kingsley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kingsley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingsley lands a right hand.

Kingsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingsley digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Kingsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsley is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingsley tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Kingsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Kingsley's shoulder, as Kingsley tries to avoid the shot.
Kingsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales throws a hook but Kingsley blocks it.
Enrique Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingsley clinches up against the cage.
Kingsley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingsley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Kingsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Kingsley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gonzales letting Kingsley take a breather here.
Kingsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyle Kingsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingsley won't allow it.
Kingsley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingsley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Kingsley is controlling the position.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Kingsley has him pinned against the cage.
Kingsley has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kingsley lands with a short shot to the head.
Kingsley tries to stall but Gonzales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kingsley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzales tries to break free but Kingsley pushes him back against the cage.
Kingsley lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Kingsley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzales blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Kingsley is controlling the position.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kingsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kingsley.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales throws an off balance right hand
and Kingsley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzales scores with a hook to the body. Kingsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Kingsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzales wants to break free but Kingsley has control.

Kingsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle Kingsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
Gonzales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingsley on the side of the head.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Kingsley's head but Kingsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales throws a lazy uppercut

and Kingsley counters by clinching up.
Gonzales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingsley has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kingsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Gonzales's cut.
That's time! Gonzales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gonzales blocks a head kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.

Kingsley pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Kingsley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingsley trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Kingsley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kingsley.

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

Kingsley moves into the clinch.
Kingsley looking to stall.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Kingsley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
A short right from Kingsley.

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

Kingsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Kingsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Kingsley lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingsley.

Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingsley.
Kingsley scores with a head kick. Gonzales tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kingsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley is looking to clinch.
Gonzales throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kingsley to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingsley.

Kingsley moves into the clinch.
Kingsley lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Kingsley lands an elbow inside.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingsley has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the temple.

Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Kingsley's shoulder, as Kingsley tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingsley.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingsley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kingsley thows a body kick. Gonzales tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kingsley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingsley tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales misses with a hook

and Kingsley counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzales wants to break free but Kingsley has control.
Kingsley trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingsley has double underhooks.
Gonzales wants to break free but Kingsley has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kingsley as the two fighters clinch.
Kingsley working Gonzales over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingsley is struggling to control the position.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch but Kingsley keeps him there for the moment.
Enrique Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kingsley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales leaves Kingsley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kingsley clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Kingsley.
Kingsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Kingsley throws knees to the body.
Kyle Kingsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingsley scores with a shot to the side of Gonzales's head.

Kingsley breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kingsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingsley 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kingsley!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Plouman Snr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Jaminson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Plouman Snr
vs
Jaminson

190 cm
26
285 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
30
260 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Plouman Snr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jaminson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaminson shoots in looking for a takedown. Plouman Snr tries to sprawl out of it but Jaminson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plouman Snr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaminson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plouman Snr's waist but Plouman Snr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaminson off to one side.
Jaminson slips a jab and a cross from Plouman Snr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaminson is defended easily by Plouman Snr.
Luke Plouman Snr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Jaminson.
Jaminson blocks the body kick.
Plouman Snr throws a leg kick but Jaminson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Plouman Snr is predictable there

and Jaminson counters by moving into the clinch.
Plouman Snr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaminson wants to take the fight to the mat but Plouman Snr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaminson.
Jaminson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Plouman Snr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaminson tries to pull guard but Plouman Snr holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaminson drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Plouman Snr fails to land.
Jaminson has Plouman Snr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plouman Snr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Plouman Snr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirk Jaminson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plouman Snr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaminson looks winded!
Jaminson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plouman Snr circles away.
Plouman Snr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaminson manages to avoid it.
Plouman Snr scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plouman Snr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Plouman Snr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaminson. That did some damage!
Plouman Snr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Dirk Jaminson has been cut.
Plouman Snr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaminson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Plouman Snr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jaminson.
Jaminson dodges the punch combination from Plouman Snr.
Jaminson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman Snr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Plouman Snr is looking to land body kicks.
Plouman Snr throws a sloppy head kick and Jaminson moves out of range easily.
Plouman Snr lands a leg kick that knocks Jaminson off balance momentarily.
Plouman Snr throws a body kick that misses.
Plouman Snr scoring well with a low kick there.
Plouman Snr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaminson is just out of range.
Jaminson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plouman Snr keeps Jaminson at a distance using the push kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jaminson blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Plouman Snr.
A slow jab from Plouman Snr misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman Snr lands with a slapping head kick.
Plouman Snr scores with a jab to the body.
Plouman Snr feints and then cracks Jaminson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaminson down.
Plouman Snr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Plouman Snr.
Luke Plouman Snr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plouman Snr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaminson moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Plouman Snr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plouman Snr scores with a jab. Jaminson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plouman Snr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Plouman Snr jabs at Jaminson's body.
Plouman Snr is looking to slow Jaminson down with leg kicks.
Plouman Snr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman Snr works Jaminson's body with a nice hook.
Plouman Snr lands an overhand right.

Jaminson is rocked!
Plouman Snr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaminson is still on wobbly legs! Can Plouman Snr finish him?
Jaminson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Plouman Snr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jaminson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Plouman Snr!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Van Vactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Vactor comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch- The Pride. Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freak On A Leash. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Van Vactor
vs
Steele

190 cm
26
215 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

184 cm
37
211 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Van Vactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Vactor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Vactor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steele scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Vactor tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Vactor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.

It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Van Vactor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Vactor scrambles back to his feet.
Van Vactor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steele. That's going to slow Van Vactor down.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Vactor.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steele connects with a jab.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Van Vactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Steele gets a clinch.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Van Vactor wants a takedown.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Vactor avoids it.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Steele.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Van Vactor controls the action.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.

Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele lands a leg kick that knocks Van Vactor off balance momentarily.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Vactor misses with a low kick.
Steele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steele tries to bum rush Van Vactor with a series of wild strikes but Van Vactor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
George Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Vactor moves out of range of the body kick from Steele.
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Vactor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steele, right into the meat.
Van Vactor throws a good cross that connects.
Van Vactor shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Vactor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele feints a jab promting Van Vactor to slip. Steele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Vactor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Van Vactor tries to score a body lock takedown but Steele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Van Vactor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Vactor.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Van Vactor is breathing heavily.
Steele lands a right hand.

Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Vactor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steele.
Van Vactor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Vactor scrambles back to his feet.
Van Vactor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steele defends it nicely.
Steele connects with a high kick.
Van Vactor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Steele tenderised Van Vactor's leg. Van Vactor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Vactor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele closes the distance and pushes Van Vactor back into the cage.
A short left from Steele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Van Vactor blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Vactor's elbow.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Vactor missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Vactor shoots for a double leg takedown but Steele sprawls well. He's pushed Van Vactor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Van Vactor moves out of range easily.
Steele cracks the inside of Van Vactor's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Vactor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a leg kick. Van Vactor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.

Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Vactor controls his hands.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Vactor is trying to drag Steele to the mat but Steele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Vactor blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Van Vactor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steele is trying to keep an underhook but Van Vactor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Steele's cut.
That's time! Van Vactor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Steele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Vactor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Ethan Van Vactor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Vactor tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Vactor throws a leg kick that misses.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Steele drives through and clinches with Van Vactor against the cage.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele throws a right and a left that Van Vactor avoids nicely.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Steele has managed to clinch.
Van Vactor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Vactor blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Vactor avoids the damage to the body.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Vactor takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Ethan Van Vactor has been cut.
Van Vactor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Vactor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Van Vactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Vactor gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.

Steele breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Steele cracks Van Vactor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Vactor.
Van Vactor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Vactor needs to keep his hands up - Steele had a free shot at his head there.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Vactor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Steele looks to land a combination. Van Vactor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Steele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Vactor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Van Vactor gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Van Vactor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Vactor blocking some punches.
Van Vactor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Vactor blocking some punches.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Van Vactor is working for takedown but Steele is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.
Van Vactor tries to score a body lock takedown but Steele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Vactor gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Vactor managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Van Vactor takes a shot to the head.
Van Vactor prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Vactor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steele checks it well.
Steele scores with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Vactor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Vactor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Steele scores with a four punch combination!
Steele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steele throws a right hand that Van Vactor ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Vactor also avoids with ease.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Vactor throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Van Vactor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Steele lands the left hand.
No luck for Van Vactor with that takedown attempt.
Van Vactor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away.
Steele bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Steele tenderised Van Vactor's leg. Van Vactor is trying to keep his angry face on.
George Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.

Van Vactor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Vactor tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Vactor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steele sees it coming and defends easily.
Steele pushes Van Vactor off looking to stand but Van Vactor dives back in and keeps control.
Van Vactor trying to mount his opponent but Steele defends it.
Van Vactor prevents Steele from standing back up.

Steele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Van Vactor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Van Vactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Van Vactor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Vactor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steele.
Van Vactor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steele avoids it really well and circles away.
Steele connects with a right hand. Van Vactor shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele cracks Van Vactor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Steele clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Steele breaks from the clinch.
Van Vactor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steele defends it nicely.
Steele thumps Van Vactor with a low kick.

Steele clinches.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.
Van Vactor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.

Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Vactor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Vactor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steele with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Vactor blocks an uppercut.
Van Vactor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Vactor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Vactor.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele tries to bum rush Van Vactor with a series of wild strikes but Van Vactor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Vactor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steele sprawls well. Steele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Vactor gets slowly back to his feet.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steele throws a series of punches but Van Vactor moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Vactor. Van Vactor gets slowly back to his feet.

Steele rushes Van Vactor and presses him up against the cage.
George Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Steele.
Steele stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Vactor backwards.

Van Vactor manages to break the clinch.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Vactor has a takedown stuffed.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ethan Van Vactor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Vactor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Vactor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Vactor throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
A cross from Steele lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Bowens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Lisiowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bowens
vs
Lisiowski

180 cm
25
135 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
135 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Bowens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrzej Lisiowski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lisiowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowens misses with a wild body shot.
Bowens has a takedown stuffed.
Lisiowski moves into range and connects with a jab.

Bowens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bowens trying to control the action but Lisiowski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisiowski is looking to reverse the position.
Bowens landing strikes.
Bowens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bowens is looking to take a break and control but Lisiowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowens 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.
Lisiowski is trying to control Bowens's posture but Bowens avoids it.
Bowens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bowens are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Bowens's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Lisiowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Bowens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bowens prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bowens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bowens trying to control the action but Lisiowski is working from the bottom.
Lisiowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowens cracks Lisiowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisiowski is trying to improve his position.
Bowens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lisiowski keeps working.
Bowens happy to just control the position for now.
Bowens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowens trying to control the action but Lisiowski is working from the bottom.
Lisiowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowens scoring with punches from side control.
Lisiowski is looking for a sweep.
Bowens cracks Lisiowski with a big elbow.
Bowens throws an elbow but Lisiowski slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowens trying to control the action but Lisiowski is working from the bottom.
Bowens scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Bowens crashes against the mat.
Bowens working the ground and pound from side control.
Bowens 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 Lisiowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bowens trying to control the action but Lisiowski is working from the bottom.
Bowens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowens misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Bowens 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.

Lisiowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Cody Bowens has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Lisiowski as Bowens shoots in.
Lisiowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowens circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowens looks to score with a jab to the body but Lisiowski is just out of range.
A combination from Lisiowski does no damage.
Lisiowski throws a combination that misses
and Bowens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bowens looks to score with a jab to the body but Lisiowski is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lisiowski. That snapped Bowens's head back.
Lisiowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bowens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lisiowski to the ground. Bowens is now in Lisiowski's guard.
Bowens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowens works over Lisiowski with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Bowens trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisiowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bowens stays in close to Lisiowski's body and controls the position.
Bowens landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisiowski trying to remain calm as Bowens controls from the top position.
Bowens in side control, throwing shots but Lisiowski defends.
Bowens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lisiowski keeps working.
Lisiowski is trying to control Bowens's posture but Bowens avoids it.
Bowens misses with the ground and pound.
Bowens scoring with punches and elbows.
Bowens 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.
Bowens wants to control but Lisiowski is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lisiowski is pushing Bowens's head away, looking to escape. Bowens manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisiowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bowens trying to control the position but Lisiowski is working away.
Lisiowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bowens connects with a decent elbow.
Lisiowski can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lisiowski keeps working.
Bowens 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.
Bowens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lisiowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Bowens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bowens prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lisiowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lisiowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bowens.
Bowens trying to control the action but Lisiowski is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Bowens crashes against the mat.
Lisiowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Bowens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Bowens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bowens prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bowens working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Bowens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cody Bowens's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bowens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bowens shoots in but no luck this time.
Lisiowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowens slips a jab and a cross from Lisiowski.
Andrzej Lisiowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisiowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowens circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Lisiowski as Bowens shoots in.
Bowens shoots in looking for a takedown but Lisiowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Bowens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lisiowski misses with a double jab

and Bowens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lisiowski won't be happy with that.
Bowens 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 Lisiowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lisiowski for as long as he can get away with.
Lisiowski tries to bench press Bowens off him but Bowens keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowens looks up at the clock and then as Lisiowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bowens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bowens grinds an elbow into Lisiowski's temple.
Cody Bowens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowens working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lisiowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bowens tries to score with some ground and pound. Lisiowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bowens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Lisiowski's face as Bowens controls the position.
Bowens is looking to take a break and control but Lisiowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lisiowski can do to turn this around?
Bowens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bowens controlling from side mount.
Lisiowski wants to control but Bowens postures up.
Bowens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bowens in side control, throwing shots but Lisiowski defends.
Lisiowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bowens working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowens 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisiowski is trying to control Bowens's posture but Bowens avoids it.
Bowens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lisiowski some visible discomfort.
Lisiowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bowens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lisiowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bowens working the ground and pound.
Lisiowski is looking to reverse the position.
Bowens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lisiowski is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Bowens crashes against the mat.
Bowens lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lisiowski is looking to regain half guard here but Bowens keeps moving and retains side control.
Bowens cracks Lisiowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Bowens's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowens taking a breather here.
Andrzej Lisiowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Bowens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Bowens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Tinie Tempah - Written In The Stars. Pinkynho Romeiro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gustafsson
vs
Romeiro

172 cm
29
147 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

225 cm
34
130 lbs
9 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pinkynho Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Romeiro tries for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away easily
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romeiro throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Romeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Romeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Romeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Gustafsson there.
Romeiro throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romeiro is just out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a straight left.
Romeiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romeiro with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
Romeiro misses with a takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinkynho Romeiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Romeiro's head but Romeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.

Gustafsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romeiro landing knees to the head.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but Romeiro blocks it.
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romeiro backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gustafsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Romeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Romeiro trying to stall but Gustafsson improves his position.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
Gustafsson lands an elbow that stopped Romeiro in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but Romeiro blocks with his arms.
Gustafsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustafsson misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gustafsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Gustafsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Romeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
Romeiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but Romeiro blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustafsson with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romeiro.
Romeiro avoids the elbow strike from Gustafsson, against the cage.
Gustafsson landing knees to the head.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romeiro avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but instead, Romeiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustafsson.
Romeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but Romeiro blocks with his arms.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro lands a right hand.
Romeiro is looking to control Gustafsson's arms but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romeiro has his back to the cage.
Gustafsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Romeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but Romeiro blocks with his arms.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses.
Gustafsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustafsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Romeiro is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pinkynho Romeiro.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romeiro is defended easily by Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gustafsson leaves Romeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romeiro shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinkynho Romeiro.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Romeiro slips the punch.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romeiro is defended easily by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romeiro.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romeiro slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson cracks Romeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romeiro is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romeiro.
Gustafsson scores with a jab. Romeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Romeiro off balance momentarily.
Romeiro fails with the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romeiro's calf.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the body.
Romeiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Romeiro pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romeiro slips under a jab.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Romeiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
Romeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Romeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romeiro at a distance.
Romeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gustafsson throws out a powerful jab.
Romeiro avoids the head kick by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands the left hand.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Romeiro avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
Romeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Decent striking displayed by Gustafsson there.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Romeiro shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Romeiro shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson cracks Romeiro with an open hand slap.
Gustafsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustafsson, as that shot connected.
Gustafsson connects with a single shot there.
Romeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Romeiro.
Romeiro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gustafsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Romeiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Romeiro's head.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romeiro is defended easily by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Romeiro misses with a takedown
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Romeiro should have avoided that one.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romeiro misses with a takedown
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Romeiro moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustafsson dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Donk. Gustafsson catches Romeiro right on the button with a cross.
Gustafsson lands a jab to the head.
Romeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romeiro drops his hands momentarily and Gustafsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Romeiro moves out of range.
Romeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romeiro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romeiro with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinkynho Romeiro.
Gustafsson cracks Romeiro with a good jab.
Alexander Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson throws out a loose jab but Romeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustafsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustafsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gustafsson is working Romeiro over against the cage.
Alexander Gustafsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romeiro tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustafsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustafsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustafsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Romeiro won't want to take too many of those.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Romeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustafsson avoids it.
A knee to the head by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romeiro can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson managing to block the knees to the body from Romeiro.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gustafsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson looking to throw knees to the head but Romeiro is blocking nicely.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
Gustafsson gets through Romeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gustafsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romeiro.
Gustafsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gustafsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romeiro's face.
Romeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romeiro backwards.
Romeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gustafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gustafsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
Gustafsson looking to throw knees to the head but Romeiro is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Gustafsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustafsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Romeiro avoids the damage to the body.
Romeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Romeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns Romeiro into the cage.
Romeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustafsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gustafsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romeiro trying to stall but Gustafsson improves his position.
Romeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns Romeiro into the cage.
Gustafsson landing knees to the head.
Gustafsson tries a knee to the head but Romeiro blocks it.
Romeiro has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romeiro avoiding damage as Gustafsson throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson trying to stall but Romeiro improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romeiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafsson is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafsson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gustafsson!
A less than humble Alexander Gustafsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen as his entrance music. Carlos Weiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Weiner
vs
Johnson

178 cm
28
140 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

172 cm
36
144 lbs
40 - 10 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner misses with a left hand

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weiner won't be happy with that.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Johnson landing strikes.
Weiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Weiner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Weiner being controlled for a moment.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Weiner!
Weiner taking shots to the head.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Weiner's face.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weiner hang on?

Weiner is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oh Weiner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weiner is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson lands a big elbow - Weiner is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Weiner is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeremy Johnson!
Jeremy Johnson is the new bantamweight champion!
Jeremy Johnson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I will be retiring to pursue a career in pornography. Im going into the smut business. I will no longer be using my fists to express myself and will be here by switching to my penis. I from this point will be the great hegimonic whore jeremy johnson. Thanks again and we will see you...at the movies!'.