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Undercard bout

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

Omondi
vs
Shipman

193 cm
25
273 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatete Omondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Shipman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Omondi is keeping the position.
Shipman wanted to stand there but Omondi had control of the position.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omondi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shipman wants to stand but Omondi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Omondi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Omondi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shipman is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shipman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Shipman darts in and clinches Omondi up against the cage.
Omondi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shipman is trying to break free.
Omondi is trying to drag Shipman to the mat but Shipman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Omondi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shipman tries to work over Omondi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Shipman drags the fight down to the ground.
Omondi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Omondi trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Omondi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shipman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omondi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omondi tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Omondi won't allow Shipman to get back to his feet.
Shipman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Omondi tries for a takedown but Shipman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omondi is pulling down on Shipman's head to control his posture.
Omondi wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Shipman wanted to stand there but Omondi had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shipman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Omondi, up you get!
Omondi blocks a head kick by Shipman.
Omondi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Omondi is breathing heavily.
Omondi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipman circles away.

Shipman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omondi keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Omondi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Omondi is looking for a sweep. Shipman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shipman working Omondi over with strikes.
Omondi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shipman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shipman throwing shots but Omondi is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shipman is working for a submission of some sort.
Shipman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Omondi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Shipman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shipman clinches up with Omondi and pushes him back against the cage.

Omondi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Omondi trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Omondi wants to pass the guard but Shipman is defending well.
Don Shipman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omondi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omondi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Omondi wants to control but Shipman is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omondi seems to be looking for submissions.
Omondi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shipman!

Omondi looking to secure an arm triangle but Shipman defends it well.
Shipman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shipman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Omondi unloads with some shots from mount but Shipman bucks and avoids them well.
Omondi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Omondi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shipman for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman blocking the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shipman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Omondi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Omondi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shipman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shipman shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omondi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shipman is looking to escape.
Shipman has given up his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Omondi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Omondi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shipman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman avoids the strikes from Omondi.

Omondi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Omondi wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.

Omondi looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omondi throwing sloppy strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shipman trying to get back to his feet but Omondi is in full control for now.
Shipman trying to control the action but Omondi just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gatete Omondi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shipman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shipman lands a nice looking body kick.

Omondi takes the fight into the clinch.
Omondi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Shipman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shipman won't allow Omondi to sweep him here.
Shipman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Omondi controls Shipman momentarily but Shipman frees himself.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omondi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman wants to stand but Omondi is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omondi is adopting a defensive guard.
Omondi has a closed guard, preventing Shipman from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Shipman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Omondi's half guard.
Shipman prevents Omondi from improving his position.
Omondi is working hard here to advance position.
Shipman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Omondi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omondi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Omondi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shipman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Omondi.
Shipman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omondi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Shipman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Omondi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shipman.

Shipman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipman wants to stand up but Omondi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shipman stalling away here and it's allowed Omondi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Omondi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omondi wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment.
Omondi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shipman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Omondi 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.

Shipman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omondi dives on top into guard.
Omondi won't allow Shipman to get back to his feet.
Omondi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Omondi tries to pass.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Omondi from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shipman, not yet.
Shipman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omondi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omondi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gatete Omondi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Omondi fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shipman throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omondi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Shipman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shipman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Shipman!

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Queensberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmund Queensberry will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hussein
vs
Queensberry

183 cm
33
231 lbs
16 - 30 - 0

199 cm
32
280 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Dragon

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 16 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krammer Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Queensberry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queensberry with a nice cross.
Queensberry cracks Hussein with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hussein tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Queensberry pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hussein is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Queensberry!
Edmund Queensberry made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Maples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boby Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Maples
vs
Beans

195 cm
27
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Maples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Beans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maples is looking to clinch but Beans is avoiding it.
Beans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maples on the side of the head.
Beans connects with an inside leg kick.
Beans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maples circles away quickly and effectively.
Maples wants to clinch but Beans slips to the side
and Beans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Maples checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beans throws a body punch but Maples moves out of range.
Beans misses with an uppercut.

Beans feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maples sprawling to the canvas! Maples rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beans finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maples showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beans.
Maples avoids the body shot from Beans.
Maples doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beans moves out of range of the leg kick from Maples.
Beans connects with a body shot.
Maples tries to clinch but Beans moves out of range.
Beans lands a body shot.
Beans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boby Beans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maples is looking to clinch but Beans is avoiding it.
No joy there for Beans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beans lands a body shot.
Maples takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maples is breathing heavily.
Maples slips a jab from Beans.
Maples walks into a stiff left hand from Beans.
Beans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Maples is rocked!

Beans drops his shoulder and cracks Maples with a huge uppercut! Maples goes down! Can Beans finish him?
Oh Maples is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Beans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beans wants to pass the guard but Maples is keeping the position.
Maples has momentary wrist control but Beans slips an elbow through the middle.
Beans landing some decent shots from guard.
Beans cracks Maples with a solid left hand.
Beans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maples is letting Beans control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maples seems to have got his legs back now.
Beans throws an elbow but Maples slips to the side and avoids it well.

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

Beans stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Beans.
Beans cracks Maples with a hook to the temple - Maples is on wobbly legs here! Beans swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maples falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Beans wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boby Beans!
A victorious Boby Beans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Van Rooyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Van Rooyen
vs
Acker

195 cm
21
277 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piet Van Rooyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaylin Acker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Acker is looking to clinch but Van Rooyen is avoiding it.
Van Rooyen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Acker forces Van Rooyen back against the cage and clinches.
Acker landing knees to the head.
Van Rooyen tries to break free but Acker pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rooyen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Acker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Rooyen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Rooyen blocks an elbow strike.
Van Rooyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Acker lands an elbow just above Van Rooyen 's eye.

It looks like Piet Van Rooyen has been cut.
Acker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Acker lands a knee to the head.
Van Rooyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Acker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Acker wants to clinch up but Van Rooyen keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rooyen moves out of range easily.

Van Rooyen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Rooyen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Acker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Rooyen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acker is trying to stand back up but Van Rooyen is controlling him
Van Rooyen controlling the action here.
Van Rooyen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Acker for as long as he can get away with.

Piet Van Rooyen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Acker lands with a nice combination. Van Rooyen backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rooyen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Acker wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acker is looking to clinch.

Van Rooyen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Acker!

Van Rooyen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Acker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Rooyen has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Van Rooyen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Rooyen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acker keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rooyen staying calm.
Van Rooyen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Acker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Rooyen asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Rooyen taking a breather here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Rooyen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Rooyen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Van Rooyen has hold of Acker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Acker seems comfortable defending it but Van Rooyen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Acker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Acker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Van Rooyen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Piet Van Rooyen!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Out of Compton. Ben Jonathon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Johnson
vs
Jonathon

196 cm
27
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Master Lee's One Stop

GREEN!

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathon throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Jonathon.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jonathon is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Jonathon stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Jonathon blocking some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonathon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonathon looking for a takedown.
Jermaine Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.
Jonathon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jonathon is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jonathon is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonathon.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jonathon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jonathon drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jermaine Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bossman
vs
Apple

187 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
28
79 lbs
2 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Apple as Bossman shoots in.
Apple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bossman.
Bossman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bossman gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Apple gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bossman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bossman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apple fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apple scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Apple gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple looking to throw knees to the head but Bossman is blocking nicely.
Apple tries to land knees in the clinch but Bossman avoids the damage to the body.
Apple is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Apple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apple is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bossman is trying to trip Apple. He has hold of a leg but Apple is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bossman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bossman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Apple looking for a sweep. Not yet Apple, not yet.
Bossman postures up and lands a big shot to Apple's brow.
Apple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bossman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Apple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bossman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bossman 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bossman tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard.
Bossman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Bossman drops back looking for a leg! Apple is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apple manages to kick Bossman off! Bossman jumps back into Apple's guard.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Bossman from controlling successfully.
Bossman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bossman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bossman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bossman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apple 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.
Apple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bossman.
Bossman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bossman drops back looking for a leg! Apple is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apple manages to kick Bossman off! Bossman jumps back into Apple's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bossman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bossman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bossman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bossman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Apple trying to keep a closed guard but Bossman is proving a slippery customer.
Bossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Apple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apple wants to sweep here but Bossman controlling him for the moment.
Bossman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bossman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bossman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bossman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bossman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Apple pushes Bossman up against the cage in a clinch.

Bossman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Apple is looking for a sweep. Bossman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bossman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Apple's head.
Bossman not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bossman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bossman wants to work for an arm triangle but Apple is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bossman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bossman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bossman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apple defending well though.
Apple looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bossman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Apple doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bossman.
Apple wants to improve his position but Bossman is controlling well.
Bossman trying to pass the guard but Apple defending well.
Bossman is thwarting Apple's attempts to control the position.
Big Bossman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bossman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bossman drops an elbow to the side of Apple's head.
Bossman working Apple over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bossman winds up and cracks Apple with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Apple wants to control but Bossman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bossman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Apple is rocked!
Bossman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apple is still in real trouble! Can Bossman finish him?
Bossman trying to pass the guard but Apple defending well.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bossman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bossman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bossman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Apple tries to get to full guard but Bossman has control of the leg.
Apple seems to have recovered his senses.
Bossman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apple keeps working.
Bossman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bossman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Apple is looking to control Bossman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apple avoid being mounted?

Bossman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apple is just riding it out for now. Bossman eventually gives up the hold.
Bossman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bossman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Apple gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bossman.
Bossman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apple avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bossman goes for a takedown attempt but Apple pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Apple throws a one two combo.

It looks like Big Bossman has been cut.

Bossman gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bossman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple has Bossman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bossman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bossman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Apple regains guard immediately.
Bossman preventing the sweep.
Apple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Bossman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bossman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bossman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bossman landing some decent shots from guard.

Bossman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bossman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Apple screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bossman! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Big Bossman!
Big Bossman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palowakski comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Down the House. Max Huerta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Palowakski
vs
Huerta

193 cm
39
170 lbs
17 - 21 - 0

195 cm
38
270 lbs
16 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

Good takedowns
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 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Huerta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palowakski tries to clinch up but Huerta circles away and keeps his distance.
Huerta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palowakski looks to clinch

and Huerta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huerta throws a head punch that misses.
Huerta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palowakski's elbow.
Huerta tries to land knees in the clinch but Palowakski avoids the damage to the body.
Huerta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Palowakski is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huerta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palowakski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Palowakski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Huerta.
A right hook to the body lands for Huerta.
Huerta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huerta gets through Palowakski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Huerta.
Huerta lands a nice uppercut.
Huerta lands with a short shot to the head.

Palowakski is rocked!
Huerta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Palowakski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palowakski blocking some punches.
Palowakski seems to have got his legs back now.
Huerta lands with a left to the head.
Huerta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Palowakski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huerta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Palowakski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huerta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huerta digs a right hand into Palowakski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palowakski's gas tank.
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!
Huerta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palowakski's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Palowakski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huerta tries to throw a body punch but Palowakski avoids it by throwing Huerta back against the cage.
Huerta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huerta trying to land knees to the body.
Huerta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palowakski blocks it with crossed arms.
Palowakski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huerta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palowakski blocks an elbow strike.
Palowakski avoids the elbow strike from Huerta, against the cage.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but Palowakski blocks with his arms.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Palowakski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huerta.
Palowakski working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Palowakski on the inside.
Palowakski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huerta just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Palowakski.
Huerta swings wildly with an uppercut but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huerta.
Huerta lands a good knee to the midsection. Palowakski won't want to take too many of those.
Palowakski takes a shot to the head.
Huerta misses with a body punch.
Huerta tries a body shot but Palowakski blocks it.
Huerta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but Palowakski blocks it.
Huerta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palowakski 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.
Palowakski misses with the head strike.

Palowakski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palowakski fails to land with a series of punches.
Huerta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palowakski.
Palowakski misses with a looping left.
Palowakski throws out a loose jab but Huerta uses good head movement to avoid it.

Palowakski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palowakski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palowakski tries to bum rush Huerta with a series of wild strikes but Huerta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palowakski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huerta.
Huerta keeps the fight on the outside.
Palowakski looks to throw the jab but Huerta is out of range.
Fred Palowakski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Palowakski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huerta avoiding damage as Palowakski throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palowakski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huerta's brow.
Palowakski managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.
A short right from Huerta on the inside.
Palowakski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palowakski blocks a body shot from Huerta.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but Palowakski blocks it.
Palowakski avoiding damage as Huerta throws knees to the body.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huerta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Palowakski's brow.
Max Huerta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huerta misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Huerta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski.

Palowakski manages to break the clinch.
Palowakski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palowakski swings for the body but Huerta moves out of range.
Huerta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huerta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palowakski is looking to clinch.

Huerta instigates a clinch.
Huerta looking to throw knees to the head but Palowakski is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palowakski backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palowakski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huerta stops a takedown attempt from Palowakski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palowakski.
Huerta throws a punch but it's blocked by Palowakski.
Palowakski blocks the elbow strike.
Huerta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huerta blocks an uppercut.
Palowakski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Huerta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Palowakski managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.
Palowakski stalling in the clinch but Huerta improves position.

Palowakski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski throws a low kick but Huerta moves out of range easily.

Huerta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huerta letting Palowakski take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palowakski.
Huerta blocks an elbow strike from Palowakski.
Huerta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huerta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palowakski avoids a wild elbow strike from Huerta.
A short left from Palowakski.
Huerta tries a body shot but Palowakski blocks it.
Palowakski looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Palowakski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huerta blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huerta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Huerta tries to throw a body punch but Palowakski avoids it by throwing Huerta back against the cage.
Huerta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huerta has Palowakski pressed against the cage, preventing Palowakski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huerta swings wildly with an uppercut but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huerta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palowakski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huerta throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huerta is pressed up against the cage. Palowakski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huerta down to the mat. Huerta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palowakski throws a series of punches but Huerta avoids them all with ease.
Palowakski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Huerta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Palowakski has Huerta up against the cage in a clinch.
Huerta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huerta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palowakski avoids it.

Palowakski pulls guard successfully.
Huerta wants to stand but Palowakski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Palowakski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huerta is looking to improve his position.

Palowakski is looking for a kimura here.
Huerta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huerta wants to improve his position but Palowakski is controlling well.
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.
Palowakski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Huerta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palowakski pulls his head out easily.
Palowakski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Huerta looking for submissions off his back.

Palowakski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Huerta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Palowakski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Palowakski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Perosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Grey
vs
Perosh

180 cm
27
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
30
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Perosh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grey closes the distance and clinches.
Grey misses with a knee strike.
Grey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Matt Perosh has been cut.
Perosh looks winded!
Grey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grey lands a big knee to the head and Perosh goes down! Grey pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Grey!
After winning the bout, Sasha Grey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose comes to the cage accompanied by Powerthirst. Bane has chosen Bad Blood as his entrance music. 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.

Overdose
vs
Bane

210 cm
32
276 lbs
35 - 24 - 0

200 cm
28
272 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
Brute

Sparta Fightware
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Bane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bane misses with a right hand
and Overdose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bane swings widly with a right hand
and Overdose counters with a good low kick that Bane was not able to check.
Overdose lands with a right hand.
Bane misses with a low kick.
Bane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Overdose circles away from the clinch attempt.

Bane clinches with his opponent.
Bane lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Bane misses with some punches.
Overdose is stalling here.
Bane content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose tries to throw a body punch but Bane avoids it by throwing Overdose back against the cage.
Overdose lands a shoulder strike.
Overdose gets through Bane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overdose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bane misses with some punches.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overdose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overdose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Overdose.

It looks like Blood Bane has been cut.
Overdose lands an uppercut.
Bane working aggressively here.
Bane throws a punch but it's blocked by Overdose.
Bane stalling in the clinch.
Overdose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overdose blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overdose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bane.
Overdose is leaning against Bane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bane as Overdose tries to tie him up.
Bane prevents Overdose from breaking the clinch.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bane tries to work over Overdose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Overdose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bane backwards.
Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overdose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bane up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overdose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bane scores with a shot to the side of Overdose's head.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
Overdose blocking some punches.
Bane stalling in the clinch but Overdose improves position.
Bane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overdose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overdose tries to work over Bane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Overdose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overdose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Overdose.
Overdose misses with a body punch.
Overdose lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That has opened up Blood Bane's cut even more.
Overdose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose lands a shot to the body.
Bane looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Overdose.
Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overdose tries to work over Bane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overdose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overdose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane looking to stall.
Overdose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overdose.
Overdose lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane throws a punch but it's blocked by Overdose.
Bane misses with some punches.
Overdose blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Overdose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bane throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overdose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blood Bane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overdose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Bane.
Bane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overdose on the side of the head.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch but Overdose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Overdose is able to avoid easily.
Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overdose.
Bane avoids the body shot from Overdose.
Bane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose moves forwards but Bane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Overdose wants to clinch up but Bane keeps it at a distance.
Overdose lands a leg kick that knocks Bane off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bane checks a leg kick.
Overdose dips to his left and cracks Bane with an uppercut!
Blood Bane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdose lands a nice looking body shot.
Blood Bane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overdose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Overdose as he checks the leg kick.
Overdose looks for a takedown but Bane sprawls well.
Bane throws a leg kick but Overdose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Bane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane checks a low kick from Overdose.
Overdose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bane missing with a left hand there. Overdose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bane misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bane misses.
Overdose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Bane misses the target.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overdose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bane throws a leg kick which misses Overdose's front leg but catches the back leg as Overdose tries to avoid it.
Overdose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bane misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bane, right into the meat.
Bane tries to clinch but Overdose moves out of range.
Overdose keeps Bane at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Bane does it's job there.
Overdose staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane wants to clinch.
Blood Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdose misses with a body shot.
Donk. Overdose catches Bane right on the button with a cross.
Overdose scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bane throws an overhand right that lands on Overdose's shoulder, as Overdose tries to avoid the shot.
Bane tries to land a body kick
and Overdose counters with a solid body kick.
Bane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bane throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overdose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose takes a swing at Bane's ribcage but misses.
Overdose blocks a leg kick.
Overdose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overdose staying out of range there.
Bane throws out a leg kick but Overdose moves out of range and Bane only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bane.
Overdose blocks a head kick by Bane.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overdose.
Bane throws a head kick that misses
and Overdose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bane thinking.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Bane misses
and Overdose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bane tries to clinch but Overdose moves out of range.
Bane catches Overdose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overdose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blood Bane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blood Bane'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bane thows a leg kick but Overdose checks it

and Overdose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Overdose.
Overdose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Overdose.
Overdose tries to work over Bane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overdose works on Bane's body with a couple of short punches.
Bane misses with a punch on the inside.
Bane misses with the head strike.
Overdose has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bane blocking some punches.
Overdose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overdose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Overdose.
Overdose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bane after a bit of a struggle.
Overdose lands a shoulder strike.
Overdose is looking to control Bane's arms but Bane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overdose has his back to the cage.
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overdose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bane misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overdose breaks the clinch.
Overdose is looking to slow Bane down with leg kicks.
Bane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overdose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bane throws a leg kick
and Overdose counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bane's knee momentarily.
Overdose throws a leg kick which misses Bane's front leg but catches the back leg as Bane tries to avoid it.
Overdose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overdose lands a jab.
Bane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overdose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bane pinned against the cage. Bane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Overdose slips a straight right by Bane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Overdose.
Bane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Overdose counters with a nice uppercut.
Bane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Bane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Overdose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overdose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bane scoring well with a low kick there.
Bane thows a leg kick but Overdose checks it
and Overdose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overdose blocks a head kick by Bane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bane thows a leg kick but Overdose checks it
and Overdose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overdose, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overdose, right into the meat.
Overdose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bane moves away.
Overdose lands with a straight right. Bane didn't see that one coming.
Overdose scores with a nice right hand.

Overdose rushes Bane and presses him up against the cage.
Bane is looking to control Overdose's arms but Overdose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bane has his back to the cage.

Overdose breaks from the clinch.
Bane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose lands a nice looking body kick.
Bane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overdose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdose connects with the punch.
Bane misses with a hook
and Overdose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Overdose moves into the clinch successfully.
Overdose throws a punch but it's blocked by Bane.
Overdose blocking some punches.
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bane misses with some punches.
Overdose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane misses with some punches.
Overdose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overdose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overdose misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overdose!
A very excited looking Alistair Overdose rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cro Copout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copout kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is you throw knee, i go home. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway Star by Deep Purple. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Copout
vs
Jackson

219 cm
32
285 lbs
44 - 17 - 0

190 cm
25
256 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160
Brute

Sparta Fightware

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 44 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cro Copout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Copout.
Copout managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Copout is struggling to control the position.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copout blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copout backwards.
Copout leaning his opponent against the cage.
Copout managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Copout lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copout misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copout misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Copout is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copout.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copout.
Jackson trying to stall but Copout improves his position.
Copout misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copout misses with a body punch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copout tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Copout back against the cage.
Copout tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Copout back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Copout.
Copout lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Copout working aggressively here.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copout is defending well for now.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copout scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copout makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copout lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson tries to stall but Copout uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Copout.
Copout tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Copout back against the cage.
Copout creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Copout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Copout - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Copout.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copout misses with a body punch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Copout avoids the damage to the body.
Copout tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Copout working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Copout.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copout.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copout lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

Jackson is rocked!
A short left from Copout.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Copout finish him?
Copout creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and Copout pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cro Copout!
Cro Copout tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.