Reach 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Son Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Lange has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lange
vs
Son Ii

200 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Son Ii!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son Ii cracks the inside of Lange's front leg.
Son Ii cracks Lange with a good jab.
Lange avoids the head kick by Son Ii.
Son Ii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Son Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
Lange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Son Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Son Ii.
Lange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Son Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Son Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lange.
Son Ii lands with a slapping head kick.

Lange is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Son Ii.
Oh Lange is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Son Ii.
Son Ii scores with a leg kick.
Lange takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lange seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Son Ii.
Lange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Son Ii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Son Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lange's sensitive parts.

Son Ii waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Lange. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Lange to the canvas! Can he 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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Son Ii loads up on a big left hand. Lange felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Son Ii looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lange can't hide his disappointment, as Son Ii celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Son Ii!

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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 Arizona Praiseworthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reaper has chosen Last Man Standing - People In Planes 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.

Praiseworthy
vs
Reaper

192 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arizona Praiseworthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bane Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Praiseworthy doesn't seem bothered though.
Praiseworthy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Reaper cracks Praiseworthy with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Arizona Praiseworthy has been cut.
Praiseworthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reaper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Praiseworthy scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Reaper cracks Praiseworthy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reaper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Praiseworthy to stand back up!

Praiseworthy is rocked!
A big left from Reaper misses.
Oh Praiseworthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Praiseworthy slips under a jab from Reaper.
A big left from Reaper misses.
Bane Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper misses with an uppercut.
Reaper throws a big shot that misses.
Reaper throws a hook but Praiseworthy avoids it easily.
Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Praiseworthy.
Reaper misses the jab.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Praiseworthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper connects with a body shot that sends Praiseworthy's belly button to the back.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Reaper looks to land a left hand but Praiseworthy moved out of range nicely.
Praiseworthy defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Reaper throws a looping overhand right but Praiseworthy ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper misses with a hook. Praiseworthy ducked under it nicely.
Reaper misses with a hook. Praiseworthy ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Reaper throws a hook to the side of Praiseworthy's head but Praiseworthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reaper misses with a looping right.
Reaper looks to throw the jab but Praiseworthy is out of range.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper seems to be stalking Praiseworthy here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Praiseworthy drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bane Reaper!
A very excited looking Bane Reaper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhardt has chosen Magneto's Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Max Eisenhardt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miller
vs
Eisenhardt

210 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Eisenhardt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eisenhardt scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Eisenhardt. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eisenhardt lands a head kick!
Eisenhardt lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Eisenhardt. Beautiful body shot.
Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Eisenhardt counters with a nice body shot.
Eisenhardt connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eisenhardt.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eisenhardt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
BOOM! Eisenhardt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Miller. Miller tries to recover but Eisenhardt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Miller lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Eisenhardt!
Max Eisenhardt 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haiyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Haiyes
vs
Knight

175 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demon Knight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haiyes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Knight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but Haiyes defending well.
Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haiyes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Haiyes is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haiyes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Knight is working for a kimura but Haiyes is defending it quite comfortably.
Haiyes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Knight trying to control the action but Haiyes is working from the bottom.
Haiyes is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him

Knight is looking for a kimura here.
Haiyes tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Knight seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haiyes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Demon Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metal Militia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hall
vs
Militia

165 cm
23
130 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

165 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ultra Fight Gear

KAISER

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metal Militia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Militia is predictable there
and Hall counters with an outside leg kick.
Hall wants to clinch but Militia slips to the side
and Militia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Militia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Militia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Militia misses with a low kick.
Hall wants to clinch
and Militia counters with a body kick that stops Hall in his tracks momentarily.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall tries to clinch there but Militia circles away.
A head kick by Militia misses
and Hall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hall moves to clinch but Militia breaks away
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off.

Hall moves into range and clinches up with Militia.
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!
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Militia avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Militia smiles and moves away.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall avoids the head kick by Militia.
Militia swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Militia counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
Hall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Militia.
Militia throws a head kick that misses
and Hall counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Militia is rocked!
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Militia circles away.
Militia is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Militia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Militia seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Militia's calf.
Hall is looking to clinch but Militia is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch
and Militia counters with a head kick.

Hall is rocked!
Militia misses with a head kick.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick

and Hall counters by clinching up.
Hall connects with a nasty looking knee right to Militia's face.

Hall breaks from the clinch.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Militia shows good takedown defense.
Matt Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Militia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Militia counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Hall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Militia misses with a head kick.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.

Hall rushes Militia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Hall.
Hall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Militia breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Militia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hall is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Militia counters with a head kick.
Hall tries to clinch but Militia moves away
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hall is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Militia connects with a high kick.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Matt Hall has been cut.
A head kick misses from Militia.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall tries to clinch
and Militia counters with a head kick.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick
and Hall counters with a thumping low kick.
Militia is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Militia counters with a good, hard body kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall tries to clinch there but Militia circles away.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Militia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Militia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Militia.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but Militia moves away
and Militia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Militia pushes him off.
Hall looks to clinch
and Militia counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall moves to clinch but Militia breaks away
and Militia counters with an inside leg kick.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Militia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall avoids the head kick by Militia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall tries to clinch up but Militia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall avoids the head kick by Militia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Militia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Militia throws the kick towards the body but Hall avoids it.
Militia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Militia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall tries to clinch
and Militia counters with a good, hard body kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Militia tries a head kick but it misses.
Militia throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hall clinches up with Militia and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Militia avoids the damage to the body.

Militia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall tries to clinch up but Militia circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Militia.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Militia counters with a head kick. That will keep Hall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Militia misses
and Hall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch but Militia moves away
and Militia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hall really felt that one!
Hall tries to clinch but Militia moves away
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Militia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall tries to clinch but Militia is having none of it.
Militia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Militia throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall is looking to clinch but Militia is avoiding it.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Militia is just out of range.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall tries to clinch there but Militia circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Militia managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Militia being controlled against the cage.
Militia wants to break free but Hall has control.
Hall tries a knee to the head but Militia blocks it.

Militia breaks the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Militia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Metal Militia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Militia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Militia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Militia counters with a head kick.
Militia throws a head kick that misses.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Militia counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Militia moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall tries to clinch there but Militia circles away.
Militia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Militia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hall is lucky that one didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Metal Militia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Militia 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Metal Militia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mir told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Killer
vs
Mir

190 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Mir should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Killer gets caught napping as Mir dives in and scores a takedown. Killer manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer wants to sweep here but Mir controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is adopting a defensive guard.
Killer wants to stand up but Mir is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mir wants to control but Killer is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Killer's attempts to control the action.
Killer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Killer throwing strikes here but Mir is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Killer wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Killer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Killer looking to finish with strikes here!
Mir is working to get back to half guard.
Killer avoids the attempt from Mir to control.
Killer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mir wants to control but Killer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Killer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Killer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killer.
Killer looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killer 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.
Mir can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killer looking to ground and pound but Mir is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Killer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Killer unloads with some shots from mount but Mir bucks and avoids them well.
Killer wants to stand but Mir is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is looking to get to half guard.
Killer throwing strikes but Mir bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Killer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mir!
Mir tries to hold on but Killer pushes him away.
Mir can't escape the position.
Killer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Killer landing strikes from the mount and Mir is in trouble!
Mir wants to hold on but Killer pushes him away.
Mir is trying to escape the mount.
Killer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Killer's attempts to control the action.
Killer thowing shots but they're missing.
Mir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Killer.
Killer cracks Mir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Killer misses with a head shot.
Mir blocking the ground and pound.
Killer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mir holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Killer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Killer trying to control but Mir is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Killer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killer throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Pat Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer tries for a takedown but Mir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer which made him look bad.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Mir is out of range.
Killer tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Pat Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer tries to clinch but fails miserably

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Killer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mir is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer is looking to improve his position.
Mir prevents Killer from standing back up.
Killer wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killer.
Mir passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mir is working for a kimura but Killer is defending it quite comfortably.
Killer wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Killer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Killer wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Killer manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer striking off his back but it's not causing Mir any problems.
Killer trying to strike off his back.
Killer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Killer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killer is trying to control. Mir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
Killer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Killer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
Killer throws a series of punches but Mir moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Killer.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mir.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.

Mir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killer, who protects the arm well.
Killer tries to buck Mir off but Mir is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is trying to buck Mir off.

Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Mir drags him back down.

Mir is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
Killer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.

Mir tries for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Mir drags him back down.
Killer tries to bench press Mir off him but Mir keeps the position.
Killer tries to escape but Mir is in control.

Mir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Killer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir prevents Killer from standing back up.
Killer is pressing down on Mir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Mir is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killer has his foot on Mir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mir works his way back into a safe position though.

Killer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mir passes into half guard.

Mir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mir.
Killer is trying to stand.
Killer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killer.
Killer is trying to keep Mir in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Mir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Killer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir advances to half guard.

Mir seems to be looking for submissions.
Killer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard.
Pat Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killer stays in close to Mir's body and controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Killer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Strawberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Billiards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Strawberry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Strawberry
vs
Billiards

187 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Strawberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Billiards!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strawberry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Billiards swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Strawberry. No joy for Billiards on that attempt.
Billiards fails with an attempt to clinch.

Billiards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strawberry, pushing him back against the cage.

Strawberry wants the takedown. Billiards is fighting it off but Strawberry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Billiards's guard against the cage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strawberry stops Billiards from standing up.

Billiards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strawberry pushes down on Billiards's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Billiards gets back to full guard.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billiards swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Strawberry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Billiards's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Strawberry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Billiards sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to free his trapped foot but Billiards is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Strawberry seems to be working for a kimura but Billiards defends the submission attempt.

Strawberry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Billiards is just riding it out for now. Strawberry eventually gives up the hold.

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

Strawberry seems to be looking for submissions.
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.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but Billiards defending well.
Billiards moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billiards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billiards controls Strawberry momentarily but Strawberry frees himself.

Strawberry drops back looking for a leg! Billiards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Billiards manages to kick Strawberry off! Strawberry jumps back into Billiards's guard.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Strawberry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billiards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strawberry has Billiards in his guard.
Strawberry trying to strike off his back.

Strawberry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Billiards escapes and throws Strawberry's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strawberry is looking to reverse the position.

Billiards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strawberry, who protects the arm well.
Strawberry is looking to reverse the position.
Billiards trying to control the position but Strawberry is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
Billiards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strawberry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strawberry is trying to control Billiards's posture but Billiards avoids it.
Strawberry is trying to improve his position.
Strawberry throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Billiards working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strawberry tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Strawberry is looking for a sweep.
Billiards tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage 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!
Strawberry misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Strawberry 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.

Billiards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strawberry.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown but Billiards shows good takedown defense.
Billiards leaves Strawberry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Strawberry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billiards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Strawberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Billiards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel Strawberry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Billiards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billiards has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Billiards is looking to stand up but Strawberry won't let him.
Billiards passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strawberry is not content to let Billiards control the position.

Strawberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strawberry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billiards trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strawberry 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.
Billiards postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Billiards is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Strawberry has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Billiards is looking to defend but Strawberry has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Billiards! Strawberry pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Billiards taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Strawberry!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Strawberry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen El party me llama as his entrance music. Eulalio Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hughes
vs
Gonzalez

180 cm
20
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
27
175 lbs
6 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzalez.

Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Hughes.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Hughes is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez has picked Hughes up - he's going for a ride! Gonzalez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gonzalez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez throws a strike but Hughes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hughes is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Gonzalez scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working away.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Hughes prevents Gonzalez from improving position.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez working away.
Hughes is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hughes down.
Gonzalez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gonzalez is trying to ground and pound but Hughes uses the momentary lack of control by Gonzalez to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hughes regains half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gonzalez wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Gonzalez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes is in trouble now - Gonzalez has advanced to mount!

Gonzalez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eulalio Gonzalez 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.

Hughes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A leg kick checked by Gonzalez.
Nathan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.

Gonzalez forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez stalls.
Hughes wants to break the clinch but can't.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Gonzalez as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hughes misses.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez checks it well.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Gonzalez has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzalez stalling.
Hughes misses with the head strike.

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

Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Gonzalez lands a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez won't allow Hughes to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hughes's head.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzalez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez leaning against his opponent.
Hughes misses with a body punch.

Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to land a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.

Gonzalez has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Hughes is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Gonzalez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hughes is trying to keep an underhook but Gonzalez manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzalez connects with a nice short shot to Hughes's temple.
Gonzalez works his way into full mount!
A big strike lands for Gonzalez! That's really hurt Hughes and he's turned his back - Gonzalez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gonzalez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eulalio Gonzalez!
Eulalio Gonzalez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiba Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyuga has chosen Magic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Astronomer
vs
Hyuga

189 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
204 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiba Hyuga!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astronomer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Astronomer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hyuga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Astronomer keeping moving, preventing Hyuga from controlling successfully.
Hyuga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hyuga throwing strikes from guard but Astronomer blocks nicely.
Hyuga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Astronomer pulls Hyuga in to control the position.
Hyuga working some strikes from top position.
Hyuga throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyuga with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astronomer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga postures up.
Hyuga trying to control but Astronomer is working from the bottom.
Astronomer has momentary wrist control but Hyuga slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyuga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Astronomer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hyuga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hyuga throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyuga passes Astronomer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hyuga throws a strike but Astronomer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Astronomer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hyuga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga is looking to work some ground and pound but Astronomer has wrist control.
Hyuga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hyuga cracks Astronomer with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astronomer is keeping the position for now.
Hyuga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hyuga looking to sit in guard and control but Astronomer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hyuga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hyuga is trying to control the position but Astronomer postures up.
Astronomer wants to control from the top but Hyuga keeps moving.
Astronomer postures up in Hyuga's guard and throws a big left but Hyuga blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kiba Hyuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hyuga fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astronomer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hyuga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Astronomer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Astronomer parries the strikes from Hyuga easily there. Hyuga is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Astronomer to escape.
Astronomer parries the strikes from Hyuga easily there. Hyuga is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Astronomer to escape.
Astronomer struggling a bit here.
Hyuga scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hyuga creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Astronomer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Hyuga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Hyuga.
Hyuga trying to control the position but Astronomer is working away.
An elbow from Hyuga crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyuga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astronomer sprawls well. Astronomer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hyuga gets slowly back to his feet.
Astronomer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyuga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiba Hyuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyuga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astronomer is fending him off so far but Hyuga persists. Nope, Astronomer circles away and we're back to standing.

Astronomer pushes Hyuga up against the cage in a clinch.
Astronomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astronomer.

Astronomer decides to pull guard.
Astronomer seems keen to control Hyuga's posture.
Kiba Hyuga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyuga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga cracks Astronomer with a solid left hand.
Hyuga trying to control the position from guard on top but Astronomer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Astronomer is on top in guard.
Astronomer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyuga has wrist control.
Astronomer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Astronomer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kiba Hyuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Astronomer slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyuga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Learned Astronomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiba Hyuga.
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astronomer as he jumps to the side.
Hyuga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astronomer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyuga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hyuga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Astronomer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astronomer thumps Hyuga with a low kick.
Astronomer looks to land a body kick but Hyuga moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astronomer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hyuga is breathing heavily.
Astronomer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hyuga on the side of the head.

It looks like Kiba Hyuga has been cut.
Hyuga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Astronomer counters with a shoot takedown. Hyuga fights it but they end up in guard.
Hyuga keeping moving, preventing Astronomer from controlling successfully.
Astronomer postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyuga wants to sweep here but Astronomer controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hyuga keeping moving, preventing Astronomer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Learned Astronomer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Astronomer avoids the body shot from Hyuga.
Astronomer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astronomer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hyuga.
Hyuga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Astronomer circles away.
Astronomer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyuga is just out of range.
Hyuga shoots and misses
and Astronomer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hyuga shoots in looking for a takedown. Astronomer tries to sprawl out of it but Hyuga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Astronomer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astronomer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyuga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astronomer. Astronomer obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Learned Astronomer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kiba Hyuga's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Astronomer tries to bum rush Hyuga with a series of wild strikes but Hyuga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hyuga fails to land the takedown.
Hyuga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astronomer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hyuga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astronomer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hyuga scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Astronomer.
Astronomer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hyuga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astronomer counters with a two punch combo.
Learned Astronomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiba Hyuga.
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!
Astronomer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hyuga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Astronomer drops Hyuga with a nice combination! Astronomer dives into Hyuga's guard, looking to finish!

Hyuga is rocked!
Astronomer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hyuga is still in real trouble! Can Astronomer finish him?
Astronomer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hyuga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astronomer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Astronomer scoring with some ground and pound.
Hyuga has momentary wrist control but Astronomer slips an elbow through the middle.
Astronomer content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Astronomer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Astronomer scores with a big shot! Hyuga's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hyuga! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Learned Astronomer!
During a confident post fight interview, Learned Astronomer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.